Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Steam Experience Essential)
Location: Preston Salary: GBP42,000 : GBP44,000 per annum + GBP100/week standby allowance Contract: 3:Month Temp:to:Permanent : Secure Your Future Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am : 5:00 pm
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with essential steam boiler experience, looking for a role where you are valued, rewarded, and can build a long:term career?
This is your chance to move from a temporary contract to a secure, permanent position with a leading company. We have an immediate opening for a dedicated and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our expert team at a prestigious manufacturing site in Preston.
This isnt just a job; its a career path. Youll be the go:to expert for all mechanical building services, ensuring the site runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive on variety, problem:solving, and taking ownership of your work, we want to hear from you.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As a key member of our on:site team, you will be responsible for:
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Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of building services and mechanical equipment.
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Applying your expert fault:finding and diagnostic skills to resolve emergency breakdowns swiftly and effectively.
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Taking the lead on maintaining and servicing steam boilers and associated plant equipment.
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Conducting thorough site inspections and maintaining meticulous records and logbooks.
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Using a modern, tablet:based system to manage and complete job sheets efficiently.
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Championing health and safety, ensuring all work complies with the highest standards.
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Building excellent relationships with our client, acting as a trusted, professional face of the company.
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Proactively identifying opportunities for energy reduction and site improvements.
What We Need From You (Essential):
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A recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline (e.g., City and Guilds Level 3 or equivalent).
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Proven, hands:on experience with steam boilers is essential for this role.
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Demonstrable experience working in a commercial or industrial building maintenance environment.
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A proactive and safety:conscious approach to work.
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Excellent problem:solving abilities and a customer:focused attitude.
Whats In It For You? An Unbeatable Benefits Package:
We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and commitment. You will receive:
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Excellent Earning Potential: A competitive salary plus a GBP100/week standby allowance for a 1:in:2 call:out rota, and plentiful overtime available if you want it.
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Fantastic Work:Life Balance: Enjoy a standard Monday:Friday week, 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and the option to purchase 5 additional days off.
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Secure Your Future: A market:leading pension with matched contributions between 6:8.
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Health and Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months), Life Assurance, Company Sick Pay, and a free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
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Outstanding Perks: Access our Flexible Benefits Scheme, including a salary sacrifice electric car lease scheme, store discounts for major retailers, personal IT loans, and much more.
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Career Progression: This role has a clear development path towards a Supervisor position for ambitious candidates.
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Weve Got You Covered: Youll be equipped with a company smartphone/tablet, full uniform, and all necessary PPE from day one.
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Give Back: Use one paid working day per year to volunteer and support a local community cause you care about.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable and rewarding permanent role with a company that invests in its people. If you have the essential steam experience and are ready for your next challenge, dont delay.
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