Reliable Maintenance Specialist

4 days ago


Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Control Engineer to join our client, a global manufacturer based in Widnes, Cheshire. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the factory by resolving breakdowns and delivering maintenance.

The successful candidate must be a time served maintenance technician with previous, related industrial maintenance experience. Hold a HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. You should have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring rapid response resulting in plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised.
  • Carry out repairs to plant and equipment during production, effectively and efficiently either alone and/or as part of a team.
  • Identify incorrect equipment operation and locate sources of error. Observe equipment in operation and use appropriate test and measurement instruments.
  • Making running adjustments to parts of devices and control instruments to ensure correct function
  • Deliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI's through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.
  • Liaise effectively with external contractors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Mechanical installation and fitting - machines fixing in location, levelling and alignment, machine sub-assembly and mechanical modification.
  • Electrical installations and wiring - practical familiarity with European and international standards and installation practice.
  • Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical/electronic motion control systems.
  • Specific experience with troubleshooting and repairing motors and drives is essential. Specific experience with Allen Bradley motor drives is desirable.
  • Practical experience with industrial robotics - Specific expertise with FANUC SCARA robots and multi-axis palletizing robots is desirable.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • An excellent benefits package, including a shift allowance and bonus scheme.
  • A 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with two 12-hour days and two 12-hour nights.


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