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Assistant maintenance engineer

Thurmaston
Optima Recruitment
Maintenance engineer
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

Overview

Job Role: Manufacturing Maintenance Assistant

Location: Leicester, LE4

Shift: Day Shift - 18-20 Hours per week, flexible start and finish times + overtime available

Pay Rate: £12.32 per hour


Benefits

* Cycle to work scheme
* Birthday day off
* On-site car parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Company events


Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in the Leicester area.

They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join the Maintenance team who is willing to learn and develop in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

The position is a versatile role that requires the successful candidate to be flexible and willing to adapt to various tasks carried out by the Maintenance department on a day-to-day basis.


Responsibilities

* Support the Maintenance Engineer with routine maintenance tasks.
* Carry out general handyman/caretaker duties, including:
* General repairs (fixtures, fittings, furniture, shelving, doors, locks etc).
* Basic plumbing tasks (unblocking sinks, changing taps, leak repairs).
* Assisting with moving equipment, furniture and deliveries.
* Painting and decorating.
* Weeding and grounds maintenance.
* Keeping external areas tidy (car park, walkways, fencing).
* Use maintenance software (LIMBLE) to record and complete assigned tasks.
* Perform preventative maintenance where required.
* Assist with workshop and plan maintenance under guidance of the Maintenance Engineer.
* Ensure Health & Safety standards are always followed.
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.


Skills / Personal Attributes

* Previous experience in a handyman, caretaker or maintenance role. (Essential)
* Practical skills across basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general repairs. (Essential)
* Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely. (Essential)
* Excellent organisational skills with ability to use own initiative and meet deadlines. (Essential)
* Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. (Essential)
* Be flexible, resilient and adaptable when responding to unexpected challenges and requests. (Essential)
* Display strong interpersonal skills, being a good communicator, both written and oral. (Essential)
* Flexible approach to working hours and tasks. (Essential)
* Hold a clean driving licence (Desirable)


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Apply: To apply for the Manufacturing Maintenance Assistant position, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch

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