Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) - Sunderland - ref. o66996319

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC's?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager your role will:

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary
• Ensure that all items removed from the stores are accounted for and relevant records are filled in
• Maintain a safe system of work and risk assessments throughout the course of day-to-day duties
• Organise external service engineers and contractors and ensure that all contractors adopt safe systems of work

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year.

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

• Motors/Drives
• PLC's
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!