Maintenance Engineer Job Overview
Performing preventative maintenance routines and condition monitoring of production machinery and facilities as per the maintenance schedules.
Liaising closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and operations staff in all aspects to ensure efficient, effective and planned reactive maintenance at all times
Making safety inspections of tools and equipment
Diagnosing faults and repairing machines in a safe manner to minimise downtime and cost
Anticipating machine failures and making such changes or recommendations to prevent re-occurrence and to minimise downtime
Working to improve reliability and productivity of equipment
Completing written records of all maintenance activities
Carrying out maintenance tasks diligently and in good time using appropriate methodology
Maintenance Engineer Job Requirements
Good mechanical and electrical skills.
Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge, along with PLC, inverter, instrumentation and control experience.
Knowledge of various mechanical drive arrangements
UK driving license and have experience in a heavy industrial environment.
Fabrication skills including welding, plasma cutting and power tools
Based in a commutable distance of Kentford, Suffolk
Maintenance Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary £40,000 - £48,000
14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday. 40-hour week. Overtime paid at time and a half.
Company vehicle upon completion of the probationary period, available for use in personal time.
Holiday allowance and PensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £48000.00 per year