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Plymouth, DEV

Engineering Systems Technician / Night Shift

Leading Medical Technology Company
Overnight Engineering Systems Technician
Plymouth, DEV, United Kingdom
2 Openings
£30,000 to £34,000 + Bonus + Shift Premium + Pension Match
Shift: Rotating Nights (3 days on and 3 days off)
Hours: 11pm - 11am
The Overnight Engineering Systems Technician will be a vital member of the Process team, resolving technical issues within the production areas. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor Production Technicians and drive continuous improvement. Working on a night shift (11pm - 11am, 3 days on and 3 days off), this role offers a competitive salary along with a 48% shift premium.

Responsibilities:

  • Offer technical support and expertise to Production Technicians in resolving complex machine faults.
  • Act as a process specialist for specific equipment and share knowledge with others.
  • Mentor Production Technicians, helping them develop their fault diagnosis and technology utilization skills.
  • Utilize technology, including PCs, HMI screens, and MES, for effective fault diagnosis and equipment management.
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment, focusing on cost reduction, productivity, quality, and health & safety.
  • Support Project and Process Groups during the installation and startup of new equipment, contributing to continuous improvement programs.
  • Lead small process improvement projects, coordinating relevant skills such as Toolroom, Quality, and Validation.

About You:

  • Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate proven experience in a similar high-volume assembly and manufacturing role.
  • Possess proficient IT skills for operating SAP systems, logging maintenance, ordering parts, and diagnosing faults using data.
  • Show strong engineering aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
  • Have a background in hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical, and servo systems (highly desirable).
  • Display excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and patience when mentoring and assisting less experienced colleagues.
Ideal Candidate
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a high-volume assembly and manufacturing environment, similar to this position.
  • Hold a Level 3 Engineering Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Must be available for the night shift
Benefits:
• Pension scheme with a matched contribution of up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
• Reward and recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
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