MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - COVENTRY

Sandvik Materials Technology in Coventry is looking for

Maintenance Technician

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Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We have world – leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. The group has approximately 47,000 employees and representation in approximately 130 countries, with sales of about £7.3 billion.

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. While discussing the best solution for you today, we are already thinking ahead to the best solution for you tomorrow. Our proactive career planning ensures that your performance is recognised and offers various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

We are now looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to take the lead in ensuring that the Coventry Site and all of its equipment and tools are maintained to the highest standard.

Job summary

As Maintenance Technician you will be key to the improvement of the overall plant and machinery at the Coventry site. You will respond to maintenance requests generated through the computerised system, Movex, in a professional and expedient manner; You will take the lead in ensuring preventative measures are taken to ensure the smooth running of the site and ensure schedules are adhered to; You will drive the installation and relocation of new and existing machinery, equipment and systems whilst ensuring the site continues to flourish and high standards are maintained; You will be proactive in fault finding and thrive on finding solutions and improvements to problems; You will deliver the highest quality repairs on all equipment requiring attention and enhance plant and machine reliability overall.

You will work over a 3 shift rotation with potential overtime allocated at weekends.

Your profile

We are looking for a time served maintenance technician with strong electrical and mechanical skills. You will preferably be apprentice trained and be proficient in the use of hand tools and electrical equipment. You will be proactive in your approach to fault finding/improvement finding, be able to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have an understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques. You will possess excellent communication skills as well as strong planning and organisational skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work and be prepared to work outside of normal hours in order to get the job done and attend any training courses required to fulfill the role.

Where others see many, we see you – personally. We recognise and value your passion and personality. With yourexcellent prioritising and communication skills, you will be able to bring our services to the next level! You work independently, but with back-up from your team, and have a determined approach.

How to apply? Interested by the challenge? Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. If you experience any problems, please contact HR Services Europe on 0800 652 0011.

Closing Date: 29th January 2017

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

Deadline: 29 Jan 2017
Job-ID: 347032

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