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Electrical Maintenance Engineer with PLC
A well-established manufacturing company in Birmingham has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.
Duties:
Carry out preventative and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance of all machines on-site.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment, including injection moulding machines, tool room equipment, and ancillary machinery.
* Fault finding on PLCs, specifically Siemens S5 & S7, and Mitsubishi.
* Conduct root cause analysis to prevent equipment failures.
* Perform planned maintenance on all equipment, recording details in a maintenance software system.
* Coordinate with production to schedule downtime for repairs.
* Source and order new parts as needed.
* Respond to daily breakdowns, documenting details in a maintenance software system.
* Recommend and implement improvements to minimize downtime.
Skills and Knowledge:
* Safe operation of handheld and stationary power tools.
* Comfort working with sharp and heavy objects.
* Physical fit.
* Proficiency in using computers (Microsoft packages) and maintenance software.
* Ability to read and translate hydraulic and electrical drawings.
* Good time management skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
* Punctuality and good attendance.
* Ability to follow printed and digital instructions, as well as directions from supervisors or technical leads.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Previous experience as a maintenance engineer.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
* Fully qualified maintenance engineer.
* 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate preferred.
Job Details:
* Full-time, Permanent
* Standard working week: 42.5 hours (9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday)
* Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits:
* Workplace pension
* 28 days holiday.
To apply for this role, send your cv through the link and we contact you asap to discuss your applicaiton