Production Support Engineer

Techniche Global are supporting a manufacturing company to appoint a Production Support Engineer. The role is a blend of Mechanical and Electrical maintenance. The plant has a wide range of process equipment, plant machinery and conveyor systems. Along with a broad range of electrical systems, control systems and building facilities. The business are open to consider any background in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. Salary                    up to £35k Location:              Telford- 100% onsite Duration:             perm/ full-time    This role is days only. 8-5 Monday to Thursday and 7-4 on a Friday.    The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will have Mechanical and Electrical experience in some capacity. Ideally worked with pneumatics or has a good understanding. They are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who prides themselves on their standards of work and reliability. A strong, keen and positive problem solver that has an analytical approach to make effective decisions with support from the production engineer. Professional manner with good communication skills. Flexible manner to adopt new challenges and input from peers and colleagues. 18th Edition Electrical Qualification – Would be a benefit but not essential. Experience with any form of welding and metal work would be advantageous.    Responsibilities and Duties: To support the engineering/maintenance team and operation functions to provide maximum availability of plant machinery to produce high quantity and quality products. To carry out mechanical and electrical tasks as required and directed by the maintenance Lead. Day to day maintenance of volumetric filling machines, labellers and associated packing equipment. Trouble shooting and fault finding. Perform all aspects of mechanical, electrical and preventative types of maintenance on various areas of the plant. Installation of new equipment supported by the production engineer. Perform other adhoc duties as assigned. Support the production team when needed to manufacture products, this will include a variety of different tasks including the use of forklift and telehandlers at times.   Essential skills: A good understanding of mechanical/electrical equipment Hands-on approach Flexibility in your approach to work Forklift or Telehandler driver license – or keen to gain with training provided Good teamworking attitude Working outdoors