Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a well-known contractor on a temp to perm basis for multiple multi-skilled Engineers (Electrical bias) in Newport.

45 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

3 shift rotating pattern as below;

• 2 weeks of earlies (5:30am-2:30pm)
• 1 week of afters (Mon 11am - 10pm, Tues-Fri 1:30pm-10pm)
• 1 week of nights (9:30pm-6:30am)

Rate: £20.55 per hour

Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and equipment maintenance. You will work on various types of equipment, including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems.

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on-site.

Candidate must be/have:

* Apprentice-trained Engineer to NVQ level 3 in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (Or equivalent)
* Able to interrogate/understand maintenance problems to provide accurate plant condition information/recommendations.
* Understand 3 Phase Motors and Variable Speed Drives
* Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification, and routine maintenance activities
* Excellent communication skills, dealing with operatives and Team Leaders from both maintenance and production
* Good understanding of current environmental, health and safety issues and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
* 17th OR 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations is desirable, however training can be provided.
* PLC fault-finding skills are beneficial, with knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC is desirable.
* Experience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics will be an advantage.

If you feel you have the required skills and knowledge to fulfil this position then please apply with your up to date cv.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.