Shift Maintenance Engineers

A prominent automation and intralogistics company is looking to hire experienced skilled Shift Maintenance Engineers to work at its automated site in Preston, Lancashire. 

These roles involve maintaining and optimising state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration and system testing
• Efficiently manage time using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS), aiming for over 90% utilisation
• Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimise downtime
• Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking a hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions
• Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415 V motor controls
• Prioritise health & safety by conducting thorough risk assessments
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly 
  drawings
• Follow set-up instructions, assembly guides and checklists with precision
• Display exceptional attention to detail and demonstrate strong follow-up capabilities 
• Understand and work with control systems
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation as well as within customer environments.

Skills and qualifications required:

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)/Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC)/ 
  City & Guilds (C&G) Level 3 qualifications in electromechanical engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and technologies
• Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems and their functionality
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems and managing engineering inventory
• A qualification equivalent to Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Higher National Diploma (HND) is preferred but not essential.

Desirable attributes:

• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical diagrams
• Familiarity with 415 V motor controls and an understanding of PLC systems
• Awareness of health & safety standards, including conducting risk assessments
• Customer-oriented approach, with effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness to learn, adapt and participate in training programmes, including potential travel within Europe.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contributions of up to 6%
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental and hearing benefits
• Life insurance for added financial security
• Healthcare cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs
• Access to a benefits portal, offering lifestyle discounts and training resources
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Ride-to-work scheme to promote sustainable commuting
• Referral programme with rewards for recommending new hires
• Employee-of-the-quarter awards to recognise outstanding contributions.

Shift pattern:

• Schedule: Panama shifts
• Six-month contract position Work hours: Between 6.00 am-
  6.00 pm and 6.00 pm-6.00 am (two weeks of day shifts and two weeks of night shifts, with a rotation between the two).

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