Maintenance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join their team in Bury. This full-time role offers the chance to develop your skills through training and mentorship while maintaining a safe working environment. You'll support production and warehouse teams, carry out essential maintenance tasks, and learn from experienced engineers. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving abilities and a keen interest in technical systems. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Current FLT licence is required, training available.
• General interest in electrical and mechanical workings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and support production teams.
• Carry out PAT testing and maintain stock levels of critical parts.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 qualification (or pursuing)

Tools

Company specific ERPs

Job description

Job Description

We require a full time (39 hours - 9am until 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am until 5pm Friday) Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Bury.

We are looking for someone with problem-solving skills and the desire and ambition to undergo further training within a maintenance. You will be trained and mentored to develop your knowledge of our specific systems and processes and quickly build an understanding of our specific requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always maintain a safe working environment.
• Support the production and warehouse teams with break downs.
• To maintain the facility and plant as scheduled.
• To maintain good administration practice, including using company specific ERPs and computer systems.
• Carry out PAT testing.
• Maintain stock levels of critical parts for the plant
• Shadow the Maintenance Engineers to learn the processes and procedures

We require someone with the following skills and experience:

• Current FLT licence is required however training is available.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• A tenacious attitude to problem solving and to pro-actively deal with issues on own initiative.
• Technical knowledge, ideally studying towards or looking to study towards a Level 2 qualification.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good IT skills.
• General interest and understanding of electrical and mechanical workings.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Calm, approachable, personable, punctual, and operates with a professional manner.
• Solution focused approach to confidently resolve queries and problems.
• Ability to be flexible and understanding.
• Show courtesy, consideration, and respect to all colleagues across the team.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Some heavy lifting is required.