Planned Maintenance Technician

Crownhill, Plymouth
3 weeks ago
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Planned Maintenance Technician - Plymouth

Join a team that makes a real impact!

If you're looking to be part of a team that manufactures millions of lifesaving medical devices worldwide each year and thrive in a highly technical, fast-paced manufacturing environment, this opportunity is for you!

My client is home to some of the most advanced manufacturing technology in the Southwest, including packaging robots, quality assurance vision inspection systems, ultraviolet curing, precision liquid dispensing, Allen Bradley PLC and HMI technologically within a highly integrated automated assembly unit. We are seeking talented individuals to ensure our world-class products continue to advance healthcare.

What's in it for you?

Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of salary
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Private medical insurance
Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement
Employee Assistance Program supporting physical, mental & financial well-being
Flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme
Subsidised canteen
Free car parking
24 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years)Key Responsibilities:

Perform and oversee maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Work closely with the Maintenance Planner to document and execute tasks efficiently.
Conduct regular audits and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Provide leadership in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.
Support spare parts organisation and preparation for planned maintenance periods.
Assist in technical training and development of unit technical staff.
Required to work during plant shutdowns to perform essential maintenance tasks.What we're looking for:

Minimum Level 3 qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (or time-served experience).
Previous experience in a technical role within a production or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of maintenance systems and procedures, ideally SAP.
Understanding of TPM manufacturing techniques.
Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
Proficient in English.If this sounds like you, click apply now! Or call Danielle on (phone number removed) for more details.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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