Multi Skilled Engineer

Multi Skilled Engineer
Day based
Permanent role
SALARY: £40-43K DOE
Location Somerset
Wet Wipe Manufacturing
 
My client is a wet wipe manufacturer in the Somerset area looking to recruit a multi skilled engineer to increase their engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide array of Process, Converting and Packaging equipment in a day based role in the heart of Somerset.

 The position will require both electrical and mechanical know-how, a hands on engineer with a multi-skilled capability is preferable.  This is a Day based, two shift engineering position, working 6am-2:15pm or 2pm-10:15 pm Mon -Friday
 
The successful Engineer duties include:
·Plan and carry out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on site
·Resolving  day to day issues / problems Mechanical and Electrical.


·Provide innovative technical solutions to manufacturing problems primarily through the specification, sourcing and installation of appropriate machines or equipment.


·Sourcing of spare parts both mechanical and Electrical.


·Design modifications for existing equipment when necessary.


·Determine the cost/efficiency benefits of alternative machinery and make suitable recommendations
·Produce detailed costings of engineering projects.


 
Experience/ Qualifications:
·Good and relevant experience in the Converting and Packaging  industry.


·Good engineering disciplines and controls and an excellent applied knowledge of relevant engineering, health and safety standards, legislation and regulations.


·All applicants must have a time served fully indentured apprenticeship.


·Engineering qualification - HNC / NVQ  (minimum of HNC).


·Knowledge of CAD systems would be preferable
·Good communication skills.


·Ability to make decisions using own initiative.


·Knowledge of electrical control system, PLC, Inverter, motors and sensors would all be beneficial.


·Excellent problem solver who is proactive in recommending and implementing actions to solve issues or improve ways of working.


 
 
This role would ideally suit a candidate that has previously worked as an Engineer, Maintenance engineer, Multi Skilled and is commutable from Bridgwater, Taunton, Cheddar, Highbridge, Honiton, Yeovil, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Langport