Mechanical Electrical Engineer

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• Take ownership of improvement activities and support site-wide projects
  
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day activity planning / work prioritisation
  
• Maintain records within the site maintenance system (Calibrations/Inspections/Breakdowns/Repairs/Etc.)
  
• Evaluate the quantity and availability of spare parts required to be in stock
  
• Identify and propose subcontractors and suppliers, and assist in the development of a request for quote to be sent to them
  
• Deliver fast, effective electrical/mechanical fault finding by investigating the root cause and implementing preventative solutions
  
• Ensure all corrective maintenance actions are carried out constructively and accurately
  
• Ensure that all consumed parts are booked out correctly and recorded as necessary
  
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks
  
• Practise continuous improvement, innovation and pro‑activeness for improved ways of working, offering possible solutions to problems encountered wherever possible
  

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• Education: Master in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Time served fully indentured modern apprenticeship
  
• BTEC/HNC/HND/NVQ level 3 – Engineering Qualification
  
• Electrical & Program Local Control (PLC) fault finding relevant qualifications
  

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• HND / Foundation Degree in Engineering
  
• Relevant IOSH Safety Training
  
• PLC fault finding – (Advantageous Siemens S7)
  
• 17th Edition IET wiring Regulations
  

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• Significant experience within manufacturing & maintenance environment; other modern industrial environments (FMCG) considered. Applicants with a hands‑on maintenance background, such as a fully indentured modern apprenticeship, would be at an advantage.
  
• Can demonstrate a good hands‑on knowledge of electronic, electrical and PLC control systems.
  
• Experience with pneumatic systems; air rams, solenoids and pressure sensors and how they operate.
  
• Experience / knowledge of ATEX rated areas would be advantageous.
  
• Good fault finding and problem solving skills, coupled with the ability to work under pressure.
  
• Ability to understand electrical drawings.
  
• General knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to carry out on‑the‑job risk assessments.
  
• Good organisational and decision‑making skills.
  
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
  
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
  
• Self‑motivated, Pro‑active and reliable.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  
• Forward thinking.
  
• Progressive attitude towards training.
  
• IT literate (able to input work and times into a front‑line maintenance system).
  
• Good verbal, listening and written communication skills.
  

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• Dual‑skilled trained, with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC control systems (Siemens S7).
  

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• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
  
• Professional development and training opportunities.
  
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.
  
• Opportunity for career growth within the company.
  

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

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