Machine Maintenance Engineer (Day Shifts)

Dutton Recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Machine Maintenance Engineers for a site in Knottingley, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine maintenance within a manufacturing environment, prioritizing efficiency and effective communication. This role offers a pay rate of £15.05 per hour, with Monday to Friday working hours, potentially requiring flexibility. Strong problem-solving skills and an apprentice-trained background are essential.

Qualifications

• Good level of Maths and English required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing machines.
• Ensure equipment achieves maximum efficiency.
• Clean, check, repair and refurbish spares to minimize downtime.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Communication

Mathematics

English

Education

Fully apprentice-trained

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for Machine Maintenance Engineers at our client's West Yorkshire site in Knottingley.

Rate of Pay: £15.05 per hour.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6am‑2pm. Flexibility may be required to suit factory needs.

Experience

Previous knowledge of working within a glass manufacture plant and/or a 24-hour process environment would be an advantage, however not essential.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of machines within the client's Cold End Production Department, ensuring equipment achieves maximum efficiency and manufacturing performance.

In a small team, you will also clean, check, repair and refurbish spares to ensure availability and minimise downtime.

Qualifications

Fully apprentice-trained and possess a good level of Maths and English.

Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a pro‑active and flexible approach.

Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise workload and communicate effectively at all levels.

May be required to undertake an aptitude test to demonstrate skills.

How to Apply

Send CVs to the provided link or call the provided phone number for Engineering.