We are currently recruiting for one new Shift Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased - with strong mechanical skills) to join an established team in maintaining manufacturing equipment on a 24/7 Panama shift basis pattern. Shift pattern available on request.

You will be responsible for supporting the operation of the Manufacturing Plant and all equipment and buildings and to ensure optimum production performance at all times.

Duties will include:

· Installation, general and preventative maintenance on a range of production equipment.

· Responding to emergency machine breakdowns throughout the plant.

· Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.

· Involvement with new design, installation, and movements of existing equipment.

· Using a planned maintenance system on a day to day basis and with responsibility for working on own initiative during shifts.

· Utilising shift reporting to effectively and clearly communicate between shifts, Engineering department and other departments.

· Utilise root cause analysis tools to investigate issues and breakdowns, documenting immediate containment actions and final countermeasures to prevent re-occurrence.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:

Must possess a recognised Electrical Engineering qualification to HNC/HND Level or equivalent level of qualifications and experience.

Must be electrical and/or mechanical engineering apprentice trained.

Proven pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical knowledge including Siemens PLCs, three phase, inverters, control panels, sensors and pumps.

Experience of working in a continuous manufacturing process environment using TPM and other preventative maintenance systems is essential.

Conscientious, motivated individual with an enquiring mind, who is able to contribute to the continuous improvement of the engineering function.

Excellent communication skills.

Good IT skills with experience on Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams etc.

Knowledge of CMMS software or alternatives.

Experience in writing SOPs/Method statements and conducting formal Risk Assessments

Full job description available.

This client is unable to offer sponsorship

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £51,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

* Yearly bonus

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Free parking

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* 12 hour shift

* Day shift

* Night shift

* Overtime

* Weekend availability

Experience:

* multi skilled manufacturing maintenance: 3 years (required)

* Electrical engineering within fmcg environment: 3 years (required)

* siemens plcs: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person