
Engineering Technician York, England
Job description
Location: York
Shift Pattern: This position is a Shift based role operating across a 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off shift pattern, days and nights.
Salary £54,000 - £57,000 dependent on experience
Position Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity. This includes the repairing, reporting and analysis of unplanned technical failures, and the execution of planned and scheduled maintenance in order to prevent unplanned technical failures. Provide technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence.
A day in the life of a Dual Skilled Engineering Technician
As an Engineering Technician, you will participate in the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme, aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost and as a result increase asset intensity.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical expertise to reduce both technical and production losses, including coaching and/or participating in problem solving, implementing solutions, sharing knowledge, building competence
- Providing input for annual maintenance budget. Reporting and tracking of the maintenance work order costs
- Support production to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues
- Lead and participate in breakdown analysis
- Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality
- Assist with the technical training program for all factory operational staff
- Strong Problem Solving and Fault Diagnosis skills are essential as well as previous knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
- You will be a team player with a real drive for continuous improvement and development.
What will make you successful
The Successful Applicant:
- Will have an NVQ Level 3 and National Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, as well as a time served apprenticeship (please ensure detailed on CV)
- Ideally you will be dual trained (mechanical and electrical) with proven experience in manufacturing, Food industry being preferable
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
- Experience in Installation and inspection and Testing e.g minor works training or City and Guilds
The closing date for this role is 25 May 2023
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
