Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing client business based in Hereford This role will on a full-time permanent bases supporting the ongoing maintenance and reliability of site machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and safe, efficient operations across the production facility.
What You Can Expect
•Annual salary of £38,650
•22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
•On-site parking
•Monday to Friday on a rotational shift pattern of mornings and afternoons
What You Will Be Doing
•Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment
•Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
•Diagnosing and repairing both mechanical and electrical faults
•Conducting routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating efficiently
•Maintaining a safe working condition of all process equipment
•Supporting installation of mechanical and electrical equipment
•Managing spare parts and maintaining stock levels of key components
•Scheduling maintenance activities and repairs
•Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
•Supporting general site maintenance and building upkeep
•Assisting with contractor control and on-site works
•Producing costed lists for planned maintenance or improvement work
•Ensuring high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance function
What We Are Looking For
•Previous experience within a maintenance or engineering environment
•Strong knowledge of process or production equipment
•Electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
•Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent) desirable
•Formal engineering or maintenance qualification advantageous
•Experience within plastics or PVC manufacturing would be beneficial
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance
Recruitment Direct Leominster are an equal opportunities employer and working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.
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