Maintenance Electrician

The Encore Group are the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of printed envelopes. We also have a thriving, rapidly growing Packaging Solutions business and also a Commercial Print arm.

Encore Envelopes is part of The Encore Group and has been at the forefront of the envelope industry for over 30 years. We’re proud to say we are the largest, independently owned manufacturer of printed envelopes in the UK, producing over 70,000,000 bespoke pieces every week, all made and transported with sustainability in mind.

Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our customers, to specification and on time, every time.

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable candidate who is interested in mechanical maintenance with an aptitude for problem solving and trouble shooting.

Find out more about our business at www.theencoregroup.co.uk

Duties & Responsibilities:

To carry out breakdown and planned maintenance on production machinery and plant services.

This role would suit a driven individual who is looking for a career in a skilled manual role with the below skills:

• Experience of maintaining high speed production machinery
• Experience of PLC and Drive based control system
• Comfortable using Window PC based software
• Good bench fitting skills is essential
• Multi-tasking and organisation of tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Keen attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks during a shift

Job Details & Benefits:

• £36,280.70 per annum, includes shift allowance
• Permanent, full time position
• Working hours during training period; 5 x 8 hour days Mon-Fri 08:00 to 17:00 with 1hr unpaid lunch, working 40 hours per week
• 12hr days/nights shift pattern, you will work an average of 37.5 hours per week
• Annual Quality Bonus
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Non-contributory life insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

This position is based at Hertburn Industrial Estate in Washington, Tyne and Wear; please ensure that you are able to get to this site before applying.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,580.70 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• machine maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person