Astute's Power team is partnering with a large sugar production company to recruit an Engineering Technician for its site in Bury St Edmunds. Technicians with both mechanical and electrical experience are encouraged to apply.

The Engineering Technician role comes with a salary of £54,000, rising after probation + full benefits package.

If you're an Engineering Technician with experience in a fast-paced process / heavy industry and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Area Lead you will:

Work as part of the engineering team to carry out maintenance work on machinery and equipment This includes maintenance of packaging, milling, and product handling equipment
Carry out troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant, mechanical and electrical systems
Installation and commissioning of new plant or modifications as appropriate
Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
Report all engineering activities in the appropriate format into a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Work a shift pattern that includes day and night shifts.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

An NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice is essential in a relevant engineering discipline.
Mechanical or Electrical / E&I technicians, experience in both disciplines is highly preferred
A HNC would be an advantageous but not essential
At least 4 years of experience working in the maintenance team in a fast-paced process / heavy industrial environment such as a FMCG site, power station, refinery, chemical plant etc.

Personal skills

The Engineering Technician role would suit someone who has:

Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights
Ability to work well alone or within a team
Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks

Salary and benefits of the Engineering Technician role

Starting salary of £54,315 basic salary, rising after probation
Benefits package including 10% pension
Progression opportunities
INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful