DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth.

Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role.

Production Technician (Electrical of Mechanical) Shift - 2300 to 1100 3 on 3 off

Main Duties:

* Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner to keep up with production targets.

* Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.

* Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.

* Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.

* Continually supervises in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.

* Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.

* Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc.

* Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares

* To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.

* Become actively involved and take part in regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required.

* Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.

* Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties.

Education & Experience:

* Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND) or a time served apprenticeship.

* Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment desirable.

* Experience in maintenance and fault finding.

* Methodical in your approach, organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems.

Benefits:

* Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary

* Life assurance and critical illness cover

* Private Medical Insurance

* Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month

* Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement

* Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

* Subsidized canteen

* Free car parking

* 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)