AddressAn opportunity to join our team has arrived.
We're now hiring for 4 on 4 off shifts on a mix of days and nights which attracts an average OTE of £55,000-£60,000 *inclusive of typical overtime and shift premiums.
People and products go together at JCB – we need great people to make great products, behind every product there is an army of talented makers and engineers.
JCB has been a global front-runner in mechanical technology for more than 70 years—and with our new hydrogen-powered machines, we’re still pushing the boundaries. It means that, even though the way we work might be changing, wherever there’s work to be done, you’ll always find our machines. We’re still family run and, because we’re always innovating in new areas, we’re looking towards a bright future. Right now, we’re hiring Maintenance engineers who will help it run smoothly.
Overview of the role:
Working with a range of seriously impressive technology, you’ll problem solve, troubleshoot and drive improvement within our manufacturing function. We’ve just invested £4 million on new robots and fibreoptic lasers, which you’ll keep in working order, along with other specialised machinery. So specialised, in fact, that you’ll get to visit other countries where your skills are required. Call it one of the perks of working for a global organisation.
Another is JCB’s commitment to developing talent internally. Join us at Maintenance Engineer level and, by taking advantage of the training and development opportunities available to you here, it won’t be long until you’re moving up into more senior roles. At a company as large and diverse as ours, there’s no telling where you could end up—in a different department, in management or even a different country. With possibilities like that, no wonder so many of our team members have worked with us for more than ten years.
About you:
You will come from a Maintenance Background with an Electrical bias working with live equipment. Whatever your background, you’ll need to have completed an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship and be HNC qualified or have equivalent experience in live maintenance environments. You’ll take your learning to the next level, so plenty of enthusiasm is a must—we want people who can’t wait to get their hands on our new kit.
That passion for finding out how things work and how to improve them is what drives our culture at JCB. Having it is as important as qualifications. Of course, you need to know the basics—but learning more each day is what makes JCB an exciting place to work. So, if you’ve got an idea of where you want to be in your career and plenty of drive, we’ll support you every step of the way in achieving it. Need a bit of flexibility to help you along the way? No problem. You keep us running smoothly—we’ll help you achieve your goals.
We are looking for maintenance engineers that have knowledge in the following:
- CNC equipment (Doosan, Mazak, Mori)
- Manufacturing processes and equipment (welding, material handling cranes/ paint equipment would be advantageous.
- Reading of electrical drawings and schematic drawings
- Low voltage fault finding
- Experience with CNC boards, wiring, panels.
- Understanding of PLC control (Siemens/Allen Bradley/Fanuc Mitsubishi)
- Understanding of PLC data and backups.
- To demonstrate safe working with single/three phase equipment and low voltage controls (12/24v)
- Knowledge of AC/DC motors and Inverter control.
- Knowledge of machine electrical safety circuits.
- Knowledge of basic electrical components including Power supplies, Drives& Transformers.
- Understanding of Hydraulic and pneumatic schematics/drawings
Rewards you deserve:
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
JCB: Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be on touch.
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