Plant Maintenance Engineer – Permanent Role (Up to £40k)
Location: Hayes
Shift: Full-time, includes shift work + occasional call-out
A great opportunity has opened up for an experienced Plant Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance and facilities operation. If you’re hands-on, mechanically or electrically skilled, and enjoy keeping critical equipment running smoothly, this could be a strong fit.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for ensuring all plant equipment and facility areas are maintained, repaired, and operating safely. This includes:
* Fault-finding and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment
* Carrying out daily machine and statutory checks
* Supporting shift cover and occasional out-of-hours call-outs
* Identifying required spare parts and planning ahead
* Working safely in line with all environmental and H&S procedures
This is a practical, varied role in an environment where reliability and quick problem-solving make a real difference.
What You’ll Need
* Strong experience in plant maintenance
* Mechanical or electrical background
* Ideally an apprenticeship or relevant qualification (not essential)
* Experience working at heights and with pumps, motors, pipework (PVC), and general industrial kit
* Understanding of gas ovens, chillers, rectifiers, AHUs or AC units is a bonus
Personal Qualities
* Confident using tools safely
* Comfortable working under pressure and with minimal supervision
* Able to communicate clearly and work with onsite contractors
* Calm, practical, and proactive
Working Environment
* COMAH site environment
* Hands-on work with tools, machinery, greases, and oils
* Manual handling and heavy lifting involved
* Training provided on equipment such as overhead cranes
* Standing for long periods will be required
Requirements
* Must have the right to work in the UK
* Willing to complete mandatory training
* Physically fit for manual tasks and lifting aircraft components