Asset Appointments are a specialist technical, manufacturing and engineering recruitment agency based in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

We are currently looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, who is Mechanically biased, for our client based in County Durham.

Responsibilities will include:

This includes the following key tasks:
• To carry out fault finding on plant facilities and to undertake timely repairs in the following areas, Power Presses, PLC’s Complex Electric Control systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and software were possible.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Prepare technical reports to analysis breakdown cause and recommend counter-measures.
• Support equipment commissioning and installation projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to safe working practices and observe safety rules at all time.
• To take ownership of specific equipment to maintain excellent levels of performance with minimal downtime.
• To improve and develop current and new process machinery.
• Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced
• Document and update Machine breakdown history and Planned Preventative Maintenance System records using a relevant software system such as Frontline.

Package Details:

£29,700 incl Shifts.
This will require shift working and overtime working which may include week-end working all at short notice.

Requirements:

These should include:

• To have served a recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship with a multi-skilled ability.
• To be educated to Btec National level in Mechanical/Electrical discipline.
• To have experience with PLC and software controlled systems
• 5 years Maintenance experience in a pressings background preferable but not essential
• To be capable of working under minimal supervision with objectives being set by the Team Leader or Maintenance Manager.
• Be an enthusiastic and ambitious team player within a world class organisation.
• Good communicator and in particular able to produce technical reports
• Possess an excellent employment record
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change, with a willingness to be flexible and adapt to new circumstances.
• Ability to plan and manage resources to achieve objectives and priorities despite conflicting agendas and multiple deliveries.
• Must be committed to ensuring that Health & Safety is of paramount importance
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving while offering original and practical solutions that challenge fixed ideas
• Proactively seek to take responsibility for their own development without reliance upon others with regard to the knowledge required to perform fully and well.