Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chepstow, UK

Hours of Work: 40 hours, 07.30 - 15.30 / 12.00-20.00 M-F (1 week rotating)

Salary: Up to £43k negotiable depending on experience

Hawk 3 Talent are working with a specialist global manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their Chepstow site. Excellent opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

As Maintenance Technician you'll enjoy being a critical part of the team and work flexibly across a variety of activities.

As Maintenance Technician you'll 'roll your sleeves up and get stuck in' wherever you're needed carrying out a variety of different tasks including routine / preventative maintenance/mechanical settings and fault diagnosis across all the facility and systems, some major items include:

• Vertical powder paint line.
• Semi - automated packing (tapping & spiral wrap) lines.
• Paint line conveyor/track.
• Spray guns reciprocator.
• A range of liquid pumps, valves and heating elements in chemical treatment and wastewater treatment plant; and Polyamide rolling lines and packing machines.

As a Maintenance Technician you'll be working with aluminum rolling machines (and there aren't many of those around) so we'll make sure you'll receive all the necessary training to be successful in your role. Experience of working as a Maintenance technician is a bonus but, as a minimum we're looking for you to demonstrate that you have:

• Proven experience of being a competent qualified electrical technician.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• A self?motivated proactive approach to work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven experience of reading machine schematics.
• Ability to build, maintain effective working partnerships with colleagues - we're a team and better when we work together!
• If you have any experience of machine setting that's a bonus!

This role does involves physical movement including lifting, bending, twisting and carrying with loads of up to 20kg as a core part of the role.

Role details

40 hours per week alternating shift between 06.00 - 14.00 / 14.00 - 22.00

Salary - up to 43,000.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

22 Days holiday rising with length of service.

Life Assurance - 2 x annual salary

Employee support programme

Non-contractual company bonus up to 6% of your base salary (eligibility applies)

Employee events, discounts at high street retailers and much more

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Job:                      Maintenance Technician

Hours:                  Mon to Fri (6-2, 2-10, 10-6)

Location:             Merthyr Tydfil

Salary:                 £36,165.50

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician for a permanent role with our client, a specialist manufacturer based in Merthyr Tydfil.

Overview

To maximise machines' output and maintain manufacturing processes in a fast pace and busy production environment

To continuously improve manufacturing processes in order to maximise safety, quality and productivity of production lines

Key responsibilities

Provision of engineering and operational support to manufacturing processes

Fault finding and corrective actions on all production equipment

Machine setting and repairs in order to achieve optimal product specification and machine performance

Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance program

Monitoring machinery condition and planning and carrying out all essential repairs

Promoting TPM approach, working on various engineering projects

Responding to minor and major breakdowns

Preparation of sub-assemblies

Tool changes

Other tasks as reasonably requested by Engineering Team Leader / Manager

Qualifications

ONC/HNC, BTEC lvl3, NVQ lvl3 in an Engineering Discipline

Experience of high speed, high volume production environment, ideally FMCG / packaging sectors

Core competencies

Self-driven and pro-active approach

Able to operate & take decisions independently

Can-do attitude

Flexible

Salary: £36165.50

Benefits: 25 days bank holidays, Pension, Death in service x 3 annual salary, cycle to work scheme

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Bridgend

Permanent Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Salary: £30-40k Negotiable depending on experience

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for our client, a specialist manufacturer in Bridgend. Our client is an innovative and successful privately owned SME that designs and manufactures hi-tech capital equipment for worldwide export with a head office in the UK and two overseas offices.

A vacancy has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to undertake the design, development and testing of electrical control systems for our product range; involving the selection of appropriate control hardware based on the most cost-effective and scalable control platform.

Principal Accountabilities:

Write control specifications for new products or modifications to existing products.

Design electrical circuits required for the development and production of laser wire processing machines and other new products using ePLAN electrical design software or similar.

Generate build documentation and parts lists to enable the purchasing department and production department to order parts and build products / machines.

Write commissioning procedures for machines to enable the efficient transfer of products to Production and Service.

Liaise with end users and other relevant contractors and sub-contractors to ensure correct design, test and installation of systems.

Participate in the investigation of system problems arising from testing, acceptance or operational use in the field.

Interface with electrical suppliers to ensure the most cost effective solutions are found.

Contribute to the evolving Design Standards for Electrical / Mechanical Drawings.

Keep up with the latest standards that are applicable to electrical control systems, namely EN60204, ISO 13849 and have knowledge of EN12100.

Understand the dynamic requirements of wire processing systems and design solutions to meet those requirements.

Carry out other tasks and projects within the competence of the job holder as requested by the Engineering Manager.

Education / Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will be qualified to a minimum of HND or preferably degree level in Electrical and / or Electronic Engineering. The candidate will have a strong electrical / controls / automation engineering background designing and developing complex machinery or systems; and be experienced in the full product life cycle from initial specification through development, build, test, deployment and support.

Job Specific Skills / Personal Qualities

New product introduction: design, build, commission and test.

Electrical Machine / Control Panel Design with reference to risk assessment and applicable safety standards like 12100, 60204 and 13849.

Electrical drawing package experience (preferably ePLAN).

Electrical Machine Design for build and procurement - parts list, wire schedules, cable schedules etc.

Application of Servo Amplifier / Stepper Drive Systems and DC / AC Drive systems.

Specification of sensor types including proximity sensors, through beam etc.

Creation   of   Controls   Specifications -   Functional   Design   Specification / IO Specification.

Advantageous but not essential if have experience of robotics and vision systems, practical experience of electrical builds and use of diagnostic tools.

Ability to manage time and resources and prioritise tasks based on a dynamic project function with a willingness to travel and undertake customer visits if required.

Strong verbal and precise written communications skills to engage with internal and external contacts, effectively gather information and express instructions clearly.

Our normal hours of work are 37 per week: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience

We offer 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, free onsite parking, pension scheme (company 5%; employee 3%), life assurance scheme and a bonus scheme of up to 5% based on performance.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Spray Booth Technician

Location: Chepstow, UK

Hours of Work: 40 hours, 07.30 – 15.30 / 12.00-20.00 M-F (1 week rotating)

Salary: £25,767 – Overtime available

Hawk 3 Talent are working with a specialist global manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Spray Booth Technician for their Chepstow site. Excellent opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

JOB PURPOSE

Accountable to the Paint Line Team Leader, the Spray Booth Operative is part of a small team responsible for the operation of the powder booth in a vertical powder coating plant for architectural aluminium extrusions. This role will also involve providing cover for the water treatment technicians as required by the needs of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Set-up and monitor the spray booth for correct operation to meet all agreed quality standards.
• Complete colour changes in a timely manner understanding the impact of different colour change procedures on quality.
• To analyse technical / quality problems with the process / product and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Schedule the work to maximise productivity and achieve quality requirements.
• To complete relevant paperwork in line with process.
• To monitor and carry out all paint powder/consumable item stock control transactions via SAGE or similar
• To understand customer needs in line with the needs of the business.
• To keep up to date and respond accordingly to all enquiries.
• To liaise with and assist internal staff where required, promptly and in a professional manner.
• To attend meetings, training programmes, etc. as directed by management; and
• To provide feedback to all other areas of the business to ensure continuous improvement of our services.
• Any other duties that may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a similar role, specifically a thorough and practical understanding of the powder booth, the control panel and associated powder handling / recycling system
• Previous experience of Water industry operations i.e. water and waste water treatment, water and sewerage network operations;
• Proven experience of working in an organised and structured way
• Previous experience of working in a fast-growing company
• Ability to understand production paperwork, including engineering drawings would be an advantage
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills & Attributes

• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with colleagues
• Excellent time keeping skills
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly

In return, you will benefit from:

Salary £25,767

Overtime available – Mon to Sat time and a half, Sun and Bank Holidays double time

Monday to Friday working pattern (rotating mornings and afternoons)

• 30 Days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free onsite car parking
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support programme
• Non-contractual company bonus (eligibility applies)
• Employee events, discounts at high street retailers and much more

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future