Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Zenith People are excited to be working with our client who are an expanding North-East based Manufacturer and are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. The main purpose the role is to proactively maintain and improve production equipment across the plant. Main duties include but are not limited to * Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment * Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS * Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers * Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair. * Assisting with the commissioning, development and improvement of production equipment * Some overtime working is expected * Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required. Candidate Profile * Time served & qualified to a minimum level of BTEC ONC is Essential * Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders. * Help to develop and improve PPM’s Knowledge and Experience Required * At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience * Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro - Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled * Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry * Capable of machining to <0.1mm tolerances on lathe/milling m/c. * Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled * Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills * The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable. * Ability to perform when under pressure. Hours of work Continental Shift Pattern working 6am until 6pm and 6pm to 6am working 12 hour shifts on a 4 weekly rotation. Average working week is 42 hours per week with every other weekend off. 42hrs Average Benefits * Annual Holidays - 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rated for continental shift) * Enrolled in Health Cash Plan * Life Assurance * Pension * Additional Holidays for Long Service * Service Awards – Recognised every 5 years with gift from a selection of choice If you are a time-served Maintenance Technician with the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please click apply now