Interim / Contract Maintenance Engineer

Alexander Steele Ltd ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Alexander Steele Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Interim/ contract Maintenance Engineer for a client located in London. Due to the current climate, the businesses engineering function is in need or extra support. Any hands on experience, predominantly more electrically biased ideally within the manufacturing industry would be highly beneficial. The business are looking for support ASAP so will look to hire quickly. Please see more details below and if this sounds like something you could be interested in please apply We look forward to hearing from you. The Role In this role you will provide the engineering function with urgent maintenance support. You will assume responsibility for the electrical and mechanical integrity of equipment and will provide full engineering support under the leadership of the Engineering Team Leaders and the Chief Engineer. Key Duties/Responsibilities ·Responsibility for planned and preventative maintenance and development of PPM’s where possible. ·Resolve machine breakdowns to ensure maximum line efficiency of the production process. ·To assist in maintaining the engineering stores by identifying parts and raising parts requisition forms for repairs and stock replenishment. ·Ensuring stores booking in and out procedures are being adhered to. ·Responsibility for ensuring current practices meet Health and Safety and Food Safety standards, and where possible that they exceed requirements. Skills/Personal Attributes ·A team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility/ownership and a positive “can do” attitude. ·Can work effectively within a factory environment and perform under pressure. ·Complete all engineering work to high engineering, quality, safety and hygiene standards. ·Be flexible with working hours. ·Proficient in English (literacy and numeracy). Knowledge/Experience ·Formal engineering qualification to at least City and Guilds level, ONC/HNC level or equivalent or extensive experience working as an engineer in a manufacturing environment. ·Preferably two to three years’ experience in a fast-moving industry. ·Knowledge and experience of the maintenance of modern processing plant machinery would be preferred. ·Previous experience of food processing equipment is desirable but not essential. ·The ability to use electrical test equipment, read schematic diagrams with experience in single and 3 phase installations including motors, inverters and PLC’s Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off shift - Days This role is paying an hourly / daily rate travel expenses. Due to the current situation in London regarding a lack of accommodation options, only those who are able, willing to commute daily or have an accommodation option in London should apply. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89949342