Machine Maintenance Engineer (Twilight)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Maintenance Engineer for a client's site in Knottingley, England. The role involves ensuring maximum efficiency and performance of machines in the Cold End Production Department. Candidates should be fully apprentice-trained with good problem-solving and communication skills. Previous experience in a glass manufacturing plant is advantageous but not essential. This position offers a pay rate of £15.05 per hour with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Good level of Maths and English.
• Enthusiastic and committed with a pro-active and flexible approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of machines within the client's Cold End Production Department.
• Cleaning, checking, repairing and refurbishing of spares.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully apprentice-trained

Job description

Machine Maintenance Engineer

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting for a Machine Maintenance Engineer at our client's West Yorkshire site in Knottingley.

Rate of Pay: £15.05 per hour.

Working Hours: 39 hours over 7 days: Monday to Friday 2pm–10pm and weekends 12pm–2pm. There is an element of flexibility required for this role and schedules may change from time to time to suit factory needs.

Experience: Previous knowledge of working within a glass manufacture plant and/or 24‑hour process environment is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair of machines within the client's Cold End Production Department, ensuring equipment achieves maximum efficiency and manufacturing performance.
• Cleaning, checking, repairing and refurbishing of spares to ensure availability and minimise downtime.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Fully apprentice‑trained.
• Good level of Maths and English.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to undertake an aptitude test to demonstrate these skills.
• Enthusiastic and committed with a pro‑active and flexible approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Effective communication at all levels.

In the first instance, send CVs to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 1) for Engineering.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.