Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer | Chichester | Full Time | £44,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, initially 7:00 am–4:00 pm, moving to 11:00 am–8:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00 am–4:00 pm on Friday
Our client is a manufacturer of high-quality bespoke plastic extrusion profiles. They supply high-volume plastic extrusions at competitive prices to a variety of customers across a wide range of trade sectors.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing and repairing manufacturing equipment, helping to minimise downtime and ensure machinery remains safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
You will work under the Senior Maintenance Engineer and report to the Operations Manager, carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance across the manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and repair equipment across the manufacturing facilities
Service and repair equipment incorporating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Check instrumentation and arrange calibration where required
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime
Diagnose and rectify faults, including sourcing and fitting replacement parts where necessary
Carry out scheduled overhauls and replacement of components
Complete routine maintenance, machine refurbishment and equipment upgrades
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work
Relocate and install equipment as required
Assist with other reasonable duties requested by Managers or Directors
Requirements
Essential
Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience
Experience across electrical and mechanical engineering
Minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of programmable controllers and encoders
Knowledge of motor drive units and inverters
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
Good understanding of engineering drawings and engineering principles
Good communication and reporting skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise a varied workload
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to working hours, including emergency call-outs and different shift patterns
Good awareness and understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Desirable
17th or 18th Edition electrical qualification
Experience with PAT Testing
Safe Working at Heights training
Good computer skills for maintaining and updating maintenance records
Experience working with compressors, chillers and extruders
Experience with machine refurbishment, upgrades and installation
What's In It For You
25 days' annual leave
Annual company bonus scheme, with a base bonus of £500 subject to company performance and eligibility
Potential for a higher bonus following the annual performance assessment and redistribution scheme
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