Maintenance technician

A Maintenance Technician is sought by a global automotive components manufacturer, based at their Burton-upon-Trent plant on three rotating shifts. The Role: Maintenance of the assembly equipment and facilities as and when required Respond to breakdowns on the assembly equipment on an urgent basis Recording and analysing data from equipment failures Liaising with and working with outside contractors Planning and carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance activities Assist operations in improving uptime on equipment using problem solving techniques Working on bespoke assembly fixtures and conveyor systems, utilising knowledge of pneumatics, electrics, PLC systems (Siemens) and robotics Flexible and willing to work in any area/shift, and support opposite shift when requiredThere is also scope for this role to be a Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for two Technicians on the shift pattern with a higher salary if you have supervisory experience. The successful Maintenance Technician will have the following: Experience in a similar maintenance role in the automotive sector Time-served apprenticeship with relevant qualification Level 3 or HNC, or equivalent Proficient with Siemens PLCs, fault finding and writing / structuring new programs 18th Edition certification is beneficial Ability to identify and eliminate health, safety, ergonomic and environmental hazardsThe following skills and experience are preferred but not essential: Certified skills: Fanuc robot controllers, MEWPs / working at height and forklift truck licence. Experience of managing others Use of CMMS for tracking and controlling at maintenance activities Capable IT skills with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Excel Benefits package includes: Excellent salary Shift allowance 25% of base salary 34 days holiday, rising to 38 days with service + bank holidays Pension scheme Life assurance Excellent training Free onsite parking Three rotating shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am 38 hours per week Maintenance Engineer | Shift Engineer | Mechanical | Electrical | Electronics |Mechanical |Multi-Skilled | Multiskilled | Automotive Engineer | Plant Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Lead Maintenance | Senior Engineer | Lead Engineer | Maintenance Lead