Maintenance engineer

A plastic extrusion design and manufacturer based in Chichester seeks a Multi Skilled Engineer with electrical bias to join their team in a full time, permanent opportunity. The successful candidate will, ideally, be a time served, apprenticeship trained engineer, with a good working knowledge of programmable controllers and encoders. They will thrive in a busy and demanding environment, possessing motor drive units and inverters knowledge, that extends to fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and rectification. Location: Chichester Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 + Benefits + Overtime Principal Accountabilities: * Assessment, diagnosis and repair of equipment to provide a fully comprehensive maintenance service to the manufacturing facilities * Service and repair of all equipment involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems * Checking instrumentation and arranging for calibration where necessary. * Responding immediately to equipment breakdowns * Fixing faults on site, arranging and fitting replacement parts * Overhauling and replacing parts according to schedule * Carry out routine maintenance and machine refurbishment or upgrades as required to keep the machinery or equipment fit for purpose * Maintain accurate records of work carried out on all equipment * Re-locate and install equipment as required * Assisting in any other task as requested by Directors or managers of the company Job Requirements and Experience: * Qualified Engineer with the necessary qualifications for carrying out electrical and mechanical installations * 17th/18th Edition is an advantage * The minimum requirement is Level 3 NVQ or an equivalent * Minimum 5 years rsquo; maintenance experience * Knowledge of programmable controllers and encoders * Knowledge of motor drive units and inverters * PAT Testing Safe Working at Heights would be an advantage * Computer knowledge for maintaining and updating accurate maintenance records * Experience working on compressors, chillers and extruders in general would be an advantage Required attributes: * Good communication reporting skills * Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills * An understanding of engineering drawings and principles * Ability to work quickly and under pressure * Ability to manage a varied workload * Initiative and ability to work on your own and as part of a team * Flexibility to work out of hours for emergency call outs etc, and different shift patterns * An awareness of health and safety legislation Should you feel suitable for the role or wish to pursue similar roles in the area, please don #39;t hesitate to contact Cordius Recruitment on (phone number removed)