Maintenance Engineer – Washington

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join our customers’ onsite operations based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. In return, we offer a competitive salary plus benefits to include company uniform, Death in Service and Pension.

The Resident Support Technician will report to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for:

• Carry out MHE equipment servicing in accordance to the quality standards as set out in the equipment manuals
• To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• To undertake repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC
• Prioritise system faults
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To ensure quality of output at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• Maintain product flow at all times
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities
• To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations
• To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company
• To ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels

Knowledge & Experience Required/Desired:

• ONC/HNC or Full B-Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals and drawings
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
• Electrical bias preferred
• Proficient experience in Engineering and Maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good customer relations
• Ability to work solo and as part of a team

Functional competencies

• Able to engage with the customer
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions
• Understanding business and customer needs
• Able to operate effectively within a rotating shift pattern

Technical Competencies

• Ability to learn and retain technical information
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions
• Have a logical approach to fault finding and resolution
• Operate within a designed structure of pre-planned maintenance

 

The hours of work are 6am till 6pm and 6pm till 6am covering Mon-Sun – 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off.

This role would suit an Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician or Similar.

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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.