Controls Engineering Technician

Controls Engineering Technician

Plymouth

Working hours are 11am - 11pm (3 days on and 3 days off) offers a basic Salary of £40,000 plus a 32% shift premium Totalling £52800 per annum

You will:

• Support the asset care team with control system expertise in assembly areas.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing equipment and breakdowns.
• Optimise processes to boost output and reduce waste.
• Train technicians to enhance equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Lead and drive operational improvements with a positive attitude and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Implement TPM improvements to increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Repair and maintain plant electrical systems, including PLC's.
• Support installation, debugging, and start-up of production equipment.
• Monitor production machinery and proactively address issues.
• Participate in equipment modifications to improve quality and costs.
• Coach and mentor technicians in problem-solving techniques.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to drive operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer/Technician.
• Proven experience in fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical skills with a broad understanding of production equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, Maintenance, Programming, and the ability to read schematics or machining, tooling design, tooling assembly, part drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Able to interpret and comprehend and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) logic (Allen Bradley)

Benefits including:

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial well being
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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