Maintenance Engineer

The Rewards and benefits on offer:

• A full time and permanent role from day one!
• A competitive salary
• Free onsite parking
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• A pathway for career growth and progression
• Immediate starts available
• Ideal location

Mtrec’s new client opportunity:

Mtrec recruitment are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their recruitment of a Maintenance Engineer. The role will support the wider business by maintaining and repairing critical production machinery and ensuring the highest possible standard of machine efficiency.

The role will be working on a continental style shift pattern, which includes two day shifts (06:00-18:00) followed by two night shifts (18:00-06:00)

If you meet the person specification below and are looking for your next long-term career move within a state-of-the-art business, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Work closely with the UK Engineering Manager when there are projects in action; aiding with design, specifying, purchasing and organising installations Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary
• Ensure that all items removed from the stores are accounted for and relevant records are filled in
• Maintain a safe system of work and risk assessments throughout the course of day-to-day duties
• Organise external service engineers and contractors and ensure that all contractors adopt safe systems of work
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s health and safety procedures and statutory requirements
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the companies ISO 14001 certification and statutory environmental legislation and all other internal or external standards

About you:

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent Experience • Experience in a maintenance role in a factory environment is essential
• Post apprenticeship experience in a maintenance role is desirable
• Knowledge of Motors/Drives, PLC’s and Gearbox/transmissions
• Excellent team worker
• Good use of initiative
• Working to schedules with the ability to prioritise changing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy
• Proactive
• Good communication across departments