Permanent role
Washington Location
£17.03 per hour
39-hour week
Day Shift Only - Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-12pm
Overtime paid at time and ½ (usually 2 hours every Friday afternoon 12pm-2pm)
23 days plus statutory equates to 31 days holiday
Monthly paid
Access to full sick pay benefits after 1 years’ service
Onsite free physio
1 x life assurance
Health care package
Be part of a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment
Opportunity to work across multiple departments and gain broad exposure
Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance
Opportunities for development and progression within the engineering function
As an equal opportunity’s inclusive employer, we are happy to consider suitable candidates at all levels and stage within their career. Happy to consider candidates transitioning their career from other engineering functions
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Person to work for our Manufacturing based client based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. The role is day shift only.
The role would suit someone with general mechanical skills and some minor electrical knowledge to aid the up-keep of production-based machinery aiding a manufacturing process. Candidates must hold hydraulic, pneumatic knowledge and be proficient with a range of hand tools to change dies and aid machine set up, as well as deliver maintenance activities.
The role of work is not heavy as it forms a light manufacturing industry and the role is well supported via outside contractor services. The business is long since established and in the main the repair processes are not overly complex. There is plenty of support available with the role.
We are seeking someone skilled within maintenance to repair, service, and maintain production equipment and site infrastructure using appropriate tools and materials. This role is critical to ensuring minimal disruption to operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting continuous production within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to breakdowns, maintaining equipment performance, and supporting operational changes such as equipment reconfiguration, while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards.
THE ROLE
Carry out production breakdown maintenance, repairing or replacing equipment in line with the breakdown request system
Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Maintaining chain driven conveyor belt systems
Fixing air fed power tools
Working to aid the basic up-keep and repair of packaging equipment, hydraulic punches and dies, saws, etc.
Changing dies and aiding machine set up
Working to strip and repair parts – relocate bench areas and improve operator work stations
Working with single phase and 3 phase systems and delivering basic wiring
Accurately record downtime and associated data for all maintenance activities
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Organise and coordinate contractors and suppliers as required
Manage inventory within the workshop
Follow all work instructions, safe working procedures and company policies
Handle and store materials safely to prevent harm or damage
Maintain a safe, compliant working environment at all times
THE PERSON
Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, or equivalent Level 2 NVQ/BTEC with appropriate length of service
Mechanical bias
Element of Electrical Multi-skilling - Basic electrical skills – cabling and wiring – single phase/3 phase systems
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Working knowledge of maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to maintain chain conveyor systems and work with motors
Experience in breakdown maintenance and equipment repair
Understanding of production processes and quality standards
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group
Salary description
£17.03 - £17.03 per hour