Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:         Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary:              £29,027.88 annual

Location :         Shrewsbury, Shropshire       

Benefits:           21 days annual leave+ bank holidays    

                         Monday to Thursday day shift

                         Up to 4% bonus

Promotion/ Career opportunities

                         Contributory pension scheme- Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

                         Contributory share scheme- Caterpillar will matched 50% of the employee's contribution

                         CAT Advantage employee support scheme  

The standard work pattern is Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:15pm, shift work and overtime may be required depending upon business needs.

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products

and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform

to care for the world, we work in. Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services of industrial military engines, components and transmissions. We lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with an industry leader.

We are currently offering opportunities to join the Maintenance team as a  Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer role maintains and develops facility availability and uptime using tools such as TPM and fault analysis. You will fault find on electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits or mechanical systems. You will be involved with equipment calibration, working to a planned preventative maintenance schedule and liaising with the manufacturing departments to ensure equipment availability. The processes we are routinely involved with include CNC, NC and traditional metal cutting machines, automated and semi-automated cleaning and assembly equipment, site transport and lifting equipment. The team are also responsible for reacting to the needs of the business when equipment and systems fail and being involved in infrastructure maintenance. This is done whilst adhering to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental protection.

During your career you will have gained

• NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice in maintenance engineering with a qualification in Mechatronics or demonstrable equivalent through experience.
• A minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a similar role.
• General workshop skills.
• Experience with manufacturing production equipment.
• Experience of fault finding and diagnostics on PLC, Electrical, CNC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in site infrastructure maintenance

Skills and Experience:

Gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of using PLCs in fault diagnosis
• Be PC literate
• Working with power supply systems up to 440v

May have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of site infrastructure maintenance
• Qualified to work at height and in confined spaces
• Have current experience of operating FLTs & Cranes

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.