I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Huddersfield based Client for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance skills to work within a busy manufacturing/production environment.
The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained and possess strong all-round engineering skills including fitting, turning, milling, and welding, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Report directly to the Maintenance Manager
Carry out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Work collaboratively with colleagues to prioritise maintenance resources effectively
Assist with major breakdowns and minimise plant downtime
Provide daily shift reports
Maintain cleanliness of plant machinery and surrounding work areas
Perform testing and inspection of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards
Implement mechanical maintenance and corrective works in line with maintenance instructions and site procedures
Undertake defect surveys on plant and systems and provide reports to engineering management
Support other departments within the business when required
Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by management
Skills & Experience Required
Apprentice trained with strong mechanical engineering background
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Safe and proactive approach to all work activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
ARC/MMA welding experience
Good understanding of pumps and ancillary equipment
Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities
Desirable Experience
Experience or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous:
Overhead traversing gantry cranes
Compressors
Refrigeration plant
Low pressure air blowers
Gas-fired combustion equipment
Forklift trucks (diesel & electric)
Pumps, valves and associated systems
Electro-chemical process plant
Electrical maintenance knowledge
18th Edition qualification (preferred but not essential)
Although the role is mechanically biased, suitably experienced electricians will also be considered.
Personal Attributes
Hands-on approach to maintenance and repair work
Multi-skilled engineer with willingness to undertake further training
Flexible and reliable due to the 24-hour nature of plant operations
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Saturday work as required
Call-outs when needed
Salary
£13.50 – £16.50 per hour, depending on experience
Salary description
£13.50 - £16.50 per hour