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    CastAlum

    Manufacturing

    Maintenance Engineer

    Welshpool, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer with experience in both hydraulics and electrical systems to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background to contribute to the efficient operation and maintenance of our equipment and machinery.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on hydraulic and electrical systems.
    • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults promptly.
    • Ensure machinery and equipment are running at optimal efficiency, minimizing downtime.
    • Work with a range of electrical components, motors, drives, and control systems.
    • Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections on hydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
    • Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
    • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status.
    • Provide technical support to production teams as required.
    • Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.

    Skills & Experience Required:

    • Proven experience in maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems and electrical components.
    • Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, motors, drives, and control systems.
    • Hands-on experience with PLCs, electrical fault finding, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
    • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
    • Familiarity with industrial automation systems is a plus.
    • Strong communication and team-working abilities.
    • Relevant qualifications in engineering (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

    Basic Shift Pattern: "3 on, 4 off" (Rotating Days/Nights)

    Overtime is paid at time and a half for your first 12 hours, anything over 48 hours is paid at double time.

    What We Offer:

    • The salary for this position will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, with opportunities for progression through a structured four-grade pay system.
    • Ongoing training and development.
    • Supportive and skilled team environment.
    • Opportunities for progression within the company.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Benefits:

    • Additional leave
    • Company pension
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Sick pay

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    CastAlum

    CastAlum is an internationally acclaimed aluminium die casting and machining centre located in Welshpool, UK. The site was a Greenfield development in the winter of 2000-2001, serving one customer only. 20 years on, the company supplies parts to the UK, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. We have grown from die casting aluminium parts only to supplying a range of products (using high pressure die casting, squeeze die casting, and machining). We can supply aluminium components as cast, cast & machined, or assembled & tested according to the needs of our customers.

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    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Founded
    2000
    Open roles
    2

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