Are you experienced in Maintenance and seeking a fresh challenge?

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing essential production machinery?

Do you have a passion for the future of electric vehicles?

Join the team at Ford Transmissions Halewood as a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Technician!

Salary: £43,912.80 (including the 35% holiday bonus)
Hours: Various shifts available - flexibility required
Benefits:
*Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP)
*Discounted Ford vehicles through the Privilege scheme
*Competitive pension scheme and annual salary increases
*Generous holiday allowance of 25 days
*Take advantage of the Cycle to Work Scheme
*Enjoy on-site facilities such as a gym, sauna, steam room, and more
Key Responsibilities:
*Perform problem-solving and diagnosis on a range of Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, CNC machines, and robots in line with industry standards.
*Collaboratively record all work undertaken, ensuring accurate documentation.
*Work to identify and resolve Electrical and Mechanical issues, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.
*Follow safety protocols and risk assessments, ensuring a safe work environment.
*Work closely with other Maintenance Engineers and teams, combining a team-oriented approach with a strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
*Partner with Vendors, Production, and Process Engineering teams to maximize uptime and contribute to continuous improvements across machines.
Qualifications and Experience:
*Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering - Required
*Tech-savvy and comfortable using PCs, able to thrive under pressure, collaborative, and a skilled multitasker with a positive, solution-focused attitude - Required
*Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineering role is essential and highly valued.
*Knowledge of preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis on pneumatics, hydraulics, and CNC machines is preferred but not essential. We encourage applicants with transferable skills to apply.
*Understanding of Profibus systems and Siemens PLCs is advantageous.
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across shifts and handover technical information effectively.
*Familiarity with reading and using technical manuals and drawings in both Mechanical & Electrical contexts.