Location: Longford, Coventry, CV6
Salary: £18.00 – £21.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 00:00
Employment Type: Permanent After 12 weeks
Recruitment Agency: Soraya Recruitment
About the Role
Soraya Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter to join a growing recycling company on a permanent late-shift basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, mechanically skilled engineer who enjoys working in a busy industrial and production environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping recycling and processing equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
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Perform routine inspections, greasing and servicing of plant and machinery.
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Replace bearings, shafts, rollers and other mechanical components.
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Diagnose and replace hydraulic hoses and associated components.
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Carry out breakdown repairs and mechanical fault finding.
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Maintain and repair conveyors, processing equipment and associated machinery.
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Assist with maintenance and repairs on mobile plant where required.
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Reset electrical breakers and inverters and assist with basic electrical fault diagnosis.
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Identify recurring faults and report issues to management.
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Complete maintenance records accurately and in a timely manner.
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Work closely with the operations team to minimise downtime and maintain plant performance.
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Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
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Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
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Experience working with conveyors, bearings, shafts, hydraulic systems and production machinery.
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Good understanding of health and safety within an industrial environment.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Reliable, practical and hands-on approach to maintenance.
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Desirable
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Experience within recycling, waste processing, manufacturing, quarrying or other heavy industrial environments.
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Basic electrical knowledge, including breakers and inverter resets.
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Basic welding and fabrication skills.
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Experience maintaining mobile plant.
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Experience working with heavy-duty processing or recycling machinery.
What We Offer
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£18.00 – £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
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Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – midnight.
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Overtime opportunities
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On-site parking..
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Training and development opportunities once permenant
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Fitter looking for a permanent late-shift opportunity in Coventry, Soraya Recruitment would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Soraya Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the position
Salary description
£18.00 - £21.00 per hour