DAYS ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - BATH

Are you an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a days based opportunity?

Does the idea of working on state of the art production machinery sound appealing?

Have you got PLC fault finding and modification experience and want to be able to train asa programmer?

Then get in touch

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for an Electrically biased maintenance position on a day shift for one of our clients in Gloucestershire. The Engineer is required to undertake electrically biased maintenance on state of the machinery within an industrial manufacturing site and involved in PLC fault finding and modifications.. Full training and development in company and manufacturing systems with excellent starting salary.

The Role

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To carry out planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment.

* Applying effective fault finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues in a timely manner, to ensure maximum utilisation of machinery, and the minimisation of manufacturing losses.

* To undertake hardware and software updates, diagnostics, and maintenance to the site wide Rockwell Factory Talk platform, including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell SCADA.

* To carry out installation upgrades to electrical and process control equipment, as well as modifications and updates to existing equipment, to improve system performance, effectiveness, and functionality.

* To diagnose process and engineering related plant conditions, and work alongside shift personnel when necessary to resolve more complex engineering issues.

* Work within the engineering team and seek to improve methods, productivity, and efficiency, making recommendations for capital expenditure and long-term development.

* Support of the Project Team, as and when required, with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and CAPEX projects.

* Ensure comprehensive work history is recorded in the Site's CMMS system and any follow up work required is identified.

* Ensure the appropriate housekeeping, risk assessments, cleanliness and 5S standards for the department are maintained.

* Ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.

* To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Portals company guidelines and policies, including those relating to Environmental Health and Safety, ethics, and codes of conduct.

* To supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities.

* Be a member of the engineering on-call team, supporting the shift engineers and Bathford Mill out of hours.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

* BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, or equivalent qualification

* Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent to include electrical qualification to at least C&G/NVQ standard, alongside a formal engineering background

* Demonstratable competence fault finding or modifying Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA Modifications of PLC's

* PLC programming training available

* Excellent understanding of fault finding and diagnostics on process control field related equipment, demonstrated through previous work experience

* Relevant certification and working knowledge of Engineering regulations, e.g. BS7671:2018

* Process or manufacturing experience in a continuous production environment

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* AC and DC variable speed drive experience

* Competent with Microsoft Office 365, whilst further IT experience would be advantageous

The Company: With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable fast moving production industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Days Electrical Maintenance Engineer will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position