Compensation & Working Hours
Salary: Up to £53,125 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus. Working hours: 42.5 hours per week (average) with a 4 on 4 off days‑only schedule.
Responsibilities
* Lead day‑to‑day and shutdown maintenance activities to maximise plant throughput and minimise downtime.
* Coordinate workflow between two shifts, plan weekly maintenance and allocate weekend shutdown tasks.
* Supervise on‑shift technicians, assigning labour across planned preventive maintenance, process issues and breakdowns.
* Plan, schedule and organise all maintenance activities using SAP CMMS to optimise plant uptime and availability.
* Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical and process equipment.
* Manage service contractors, including inductions, work permits, RAMS reviews and compliance with safe working practices.
* Oversee parts identification, ordering and repairs to support continuous operations and reduce disruption.
* Inspect equipment and work areas for hazards or defects, completing required documentation and reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance or a recognised formal apprenticeship with an ONC/HNC or Btech in the relevant discipline.
* Experience in process manufacturing, production industry or food manufacturing facility.
* Proven experience at a high level with material handling equipment – conveyors, baling equipment, low‑voltage equipment, pumps, motors, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and optical separation, magnetic and eddy current separation technology.
* Comprehensive practical experience in maintenance within a process industry, preferably in a recycling environment.
* Enthusiastic, competent problem solver with a practical and analytical approach to engineering investigations and solutions.
* Experience with low‑voltage power systems, control systems and software (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC); CMMS/AMMS systems is advantageous.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Access to the company/people’s pension scheme.
* Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
* Resources to support physical, mental and financial health.
* 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and household members.
* One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
EEO Statement
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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