Maintenance engineer

Maintenance Engineer - Job Summary: We rsquo;re supporting our client, a leading global equipment manufacturer based in South Dorset, who are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Engineer will have experience of maintaining, servicing and repairing Injection Moulding machinery and ancillary equipment. Salary: GBPCompetitive Benefits: Permanent Days, Healthcare Cashplan Job Type: Permanent Location: Christchurch, Dorset Job Start date: ASAP Responsibilities: * To be a key member of the Maintenance team in order to effectively contribute to the success of the company * To have good knowledge and understanding of mechanical/Hydraulic and electrical drawings * Ideal candidate to have a strong electrical bias and able to electrically test, repair inspect, and fault find wiring and installations * Ideal candidate to have knowledge and understanding of the Plastic process industry * with Hydraulic and pneumatics experience * To ensure that Maintenance targets are met in compliance with Health safety demands; and activities are carried out in the most effective manner. * To effectively monitor and organize all available resources (Contract personnel, components, etc.) which have been assigned to an activity. * Where appropriate, to contribute and provide pertinent information in relation to the activities and facilities * To contribute effectively to ldquo;non ndash;base manufacturing activities rdquo; such as site and building maintenance, continuous improvement activities and special projects etc. where such activities fall within the role of Maintenance * To contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and, where appropriate, identify and implement continuous initiatives pertaining to the role of the Maintenance department. * To identify and report on agreed key machine performance indicators on a regular periodical basis, understand and analysis data collated, and to incorporate resultant actions into a preventative maintenance programme. * To understand the implementation and control of the manufacturing machine control system (Mattec) and its influence within the maintenance environment. * To carry out any other agreed duties which reasonably fall within the remit of the Maintenance Technician * To support and assist where necessary ongoing technical production activities with the authorisation of the Engineering Manager to maintain continuous productivity. The candidate * Must have served a formal apprenticeship within either an electrical/ mechanical or hydraulic qualification. * Strong diagnostic skills, good numeracy and communication (both oral and written) skills. * Robotics/Automation experience. * Experience of hydraulics/pneumatics and PLC work. Job Application: If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don rsquo;t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you. Willcox Matthews Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent and contract roles. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that Willcox Matthews Ltd may contact you in connection with your application in relation to Willcox Matthews providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. We take your application seriously and we make every effort to respond to all applicants. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK