Night Maintenance Technicians

To support the continued success of the Vauxhall Vivaro, my client IBC Vehicles currently has a number of vacancies within the maintenance department for mechanical maintenance personnel.

The maintenance department is a diverse group supporting a wide range of machinery, robotics and control systems. The successful candidates will be expected to slot seamlessly into this team. Experience in Automotive is not essential but exposure to a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Opportunities are available in the Vauxhall (IBC) Plant in the Paint or Body Shop on a permanent night shift pattern with the potential and requirement for overtime from time to time for a mechanical technician.

These permanent positions offer an attractive salary of £36,512.4 plus shift allowances of 33.33% (nights) where appropriate along with pension and after a qualifying period eligibility to the car plan scheme and production bonus. This could be a great time to join this new exciting phase of British Automotive Manufacturing.

Key Elements of the role:

*Good communication skills
*Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision
*Ability to demonstrate a good practical knowledge of continuous improvement processes
*A good understanding of relevant Health and Safety processes and procedures

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience required for the role:

*Excellent general electrical knowledge and skills
*Good working knowledge of robotic and PLC systems – knowledge of Fanuc, Kuka or ABB robots as well as Rockwell, Modicon or S iemens S7 PLC’s would be a particular advantage
*Good working knowledge of various conveyor systems, robotic systems, large scale fluid circulation/pumping systems, ventilation and jigs and fixtures
*Experience of working and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment; die maintenance, spot welding, fluid control, temperature control, material movement systems (conveyors and roller beds) and variable speed drives knowledge would be beneficial
*Ability to analyse throughput and quality data in relation to equipment performance
*Computer literate, able to complete reports, develop/update working procedures and safe practices
*Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills
*Ability to effectively carry out PM tasks with appropriate feedback and corrective actions
*Good working knowledge of predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance processes
*Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
*Flexible with regards to mechanical/electrical versatility

Key Qualifications for the role:

Recognised electrical maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent qualification required

Adecco are an employment business. Adecco are an equal opportunity employer.

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.