Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready for your next career move in Newbury?
We’re offering the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company based in the heart of Newbury town centre. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient operation of essential industrial machinery.
If you’ve gained experience with companies such as Biffa, Grundon or Veolia, this could be the ideal opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Why you’ll love this role:
* Competitive salary with paid overtime at enhanced rates
* Varied day-to-day work including fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance
* Hands-on experience with industry-leading machinery such as shredders, granulators, and conveyor belts
* Supportive team environment with clear career progression pathways
* Convenient central Newbury location with excellent public transport links
Shift:
* 49 hours per week
* 45 hours Monday to Friday + 4 hours Saturday mornings
Salary:
* £40,000 to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspect, troubleshoot and repair industrial shredders, granulators, conveyor belts, and other plant machinery.
* Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance, including welding duties where required.
* Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent repairs to minimise downtime.
* Perform routine maintenance on lorries (HGVs) and mobile plant equipment such as forklifts.
* Fit new parts ensuring machinery is safe and compliant with industry standards.
Skills and Experience:
* Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
* Experience repairing mobile plant equipment such as forklifts and lorries (HGV maintenance advantageous).
* Basic welding and electrical knowledge beneficial.
* Valid Driving Licence required.
Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Accountancy & Finance, Professional & Executive, Automotive and Transport & Logistics sectors