Maintenance Engineer

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing business that is looking to strengthen its maintenance team due to continued expansion and increasing workload.

Working alongside an experienced Maintenance Engineer, you'll receive hands-on support while playing an important role in keeping the factory running efficiently. With a healthy order book stretching over the next five years, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable company offering genuine long-term job security.

Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or a trainee with industrial experience and a strong technical mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a busy steel manufacturing environment, ensuring machinery and production equipment operate safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.

* Responding quickly to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs.

* Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.

* Assisting with machinery servicing, repairs and continuous improvement projects.

* Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime.

* Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

* Supporting the senior Maintenance Engineer with day-to-day maintenance activities.

* Contributing ideas to improve equipment reliability and factory efficiency.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and committed to developing a long-term career.

Ideally you'll have:

* Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, or

* A qualification or practical experience in Electrical, Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering.

* A practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

* Good common sense and a positive attitude towards learning.

* Strong reliability and excellent timekeeping.

* Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Applicants looking for a trainee opportunity should have previous industrial experience together with a strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Overtime

There is regular overtime available due to the busy nature of the business.

Overtime is paid at:

* Time and one-third during the week.

* Time and a half on Saturdays.

Candidates should be flexible to support occasional early starts and Saturday working when required.

What's on offer?

* £14.50 per hour.

* Permanent position with the company from day one.

* Excellent overtime earning potential.

* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

* Company pension scheme.

* Free on-site parking.

* Company bonus scheme (performance dependent).

* Long-term job security with an established business experiencing sustained growth
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed