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Maintenance Plant Operative

MPI Limited

Cranfield

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Plant Operative for an exciting opportunity in Cranfield. This role involves operating a pilot plant using advanced SCADA systems, monitoring operations, and assisting with maintenance tasks. You will work in a dynamic environment with variable shifts, providing essential support to the team. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or relevant engineering background and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. If you're ready to contribute to a vital process and grow your skills in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Experience in operating plants and using control systems.
Mechanical or other engineering backgrounds preferred.

Operate the pilot plant using SCADA and monitor operations.
Assist with maintenance tasks and coordinate control room operations.

Plant Operation

Fault Diagnosis

Monitoring Process Parameters

Coordination Skills

Mechanical Engineering Background

Chemical Engineering Background

Electrical Engineering Background

Automotive Engineering Background

Aeronautic Engineering Background

SCADA Control System

MPI requires a Maintenance Plant Operative for our client based in Cranfield

Date start: Late March
Duration: 6 months with option to extend
Shift patterns: 7:00am-15:00pm, 15:00pm-23:00pm, 23:00pm-7:00am (30mins to 1 hour overlap between each shift)
Hours each week and regularity: Hours per week are likely variable depending on activities on site. Expected a minimum of 3-4 shifts a week.

Duties:

To operate the pilot plant by using a control system (SCADA).
Monitor the plant during operation, start up, shut down, as well as following the operating procedures.
Coordinate and direct control room operations.
Monitor and control process parameters.
Assist Shift Team Leader with plant operation, monitoring, and first-line fault diagnosis.
Assist with maintenance tasks on site.

Qualifications:

Previous plant experience.
Mechanical background preferred, but other engineering backgrounds too (chemical, process, electrical, automotive, aeronautic).
Blue CSCS/Skill card (minimum).
Gold CSCS/Skill card preferred.
First aid qualified preferred.

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