Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
I'm delighted to be recruiting for my Huddersfield based Client for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance skills to work within a busy manufacturing/production environment.
The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained and possess strong all-round engineering skills including fitting, turning, milling, and welding, with a minimum of five years' experience in a maintenance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Report directly to the Maintenance Manager
* Carry out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to prioritise maintenance resources effectively
* Assist with major breakdowns and minimise plant downtime
* Provide daily shift reports
* Maintain cleanliness of plant machinery and surrounding work areas
* Perform testing and inspection of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards
* Implement mechanical maintenance and corrective works in line with maintenance instructions and site procedures
* Undertake defect surveys on plant and systems and provide reports to engineering management
* Support other departments within the business when required
* Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by management
Skills & Experience Required
* Apprentice trained with strong mechanical engineering background
* Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Safe and proactive approach to all work activities
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* ARC/MMA welding experience
* Good understanding of pumps and ancillary equipment
* Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities
Desirable Experience
Experience or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous:
* Overhead traversing gantry cranes
* Compressors
* Refrigeration plant
* Low pressure air blowers
* Gas-fired combustion equipment
* Forklift trucks (diesel & electric)
* Pumps, valves and associated systems
* Electro-chemical process plant
* Electrical maintenance knowledge
* 18th Edition qualification (preferred but not essential)
Although the role is mechanically biased, suitably experienced electricians will also be considered.
Personal Attributes
* Hands-on approach to maintenance and repair work
* Multi-skilled engineer with willingness to undertake further training
* Flexible and reliable due to the 24-hour nature of plant operations
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
* Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
* Saturday work as required
* Call-outs when needed
Salary
£13.50 – £16.50 per hour, depending on experience.
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