Multi-Skilled Engineer - Port Talbot - GS-001

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Port Talbot
Salary: Starting at 38,000 + Benefits

Who Are Glass Systems?
Glass Systems is the Number One insulated glass unit manufacturer in the UK. We produce more than 100,000 units per week from our six factories in Wales, England, and Scotland. The UK organisation was formed in 1988 and has grown significantly, always driven by a clear vision: to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it, and at a fair price. We are part of the Press Glass Group, making us Number One in Europe.

About the Job:
Glass Systems are seeking a multi-skilled engineer to join our well-established team in Port Talbot.

The focus of the role is to work closely with the production team to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all maintenance is conducted in advance to avoid production disruption.

They will need to work collaboratively with the engineering team, supporting and identifying means of improving plant productivity. They will ensure that any spare parts, materials, and equipment are available. They will be able to investigate and establish the causes of all breakdowns and machinery speed losses and record any repairs to ensure recurrent faults can be recognised.

Shifts:

The shifts are rotational Days, Nights and Afternoons.

Days/Afternoons - Monday to Friday - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm

Nights - Sunday to Thursday - 10:00pm-6:00am

The Candidate:
To successfully carry out this role you will need to be multi-skilled preferably with an Electrical bias. Electrically you will be able to fault find on single and three-phase systems, servo motors and AC motors, sensors, and various control systems. There will be an element of electrical installation as required, typically lighting and small power. Knowledge of plc electronics desired.

Mechanically you will be able to work on drive train systems, rollers, gearboxes, shafts, pneumatics, and some hydraulics. There is a requirement to be able to strip machine assemblies to component level and rebuild. You will also need to have demonstrated experience in maintenance engineering and show the ability to work off your own initiative.

Education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is preferred, but not essential as we would consider time served as experience.

You will be multi-skilled with an electrical bias and have strong communication skills and excellent organisational skills.

What will you receive?

Pay starting at 38,000 per annum

20 days holiday (increases with service) including a fixed Christmas break

Pension

Free parking

Online Holiday booking

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Perkbox membership which includes discounted gym membership, active wear and nutrition, savings on everyday shopping, cinema tickets, food and drink and emotional wellbeing support.

WE CARE membership which includes easy access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, get fit programmes and much more.

The opportunity to gain further qualifications through external training

Career progression and training opportunities

If you are interested, please forward your CV for our consideration.

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