Maintenance Assistant

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support their engineering team in Scotland. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and able to work in a team. The role involves performing general maintenance activities and assisting engineers. This is a temporary position with a competitive hourly rate of £14.57 and potential for longer-term work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hands-on experience in a supportive setting

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with a knack for teamwork.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production environments or maintenance is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance activities across the site.
• Maintain cleanliness in main factory areas.
• Assist engineers with maintenance and minor alterations.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Organised approach to workload

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Perth
Remuneration: 14.57 per hour
Contract Details: Temporary (3 months)

Are you ready to join a dynamic team in the manufacturing industry? Our client is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to support their engineering team in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a general background in maintenance, keen to work in a collaborative environment! There is also a chance of longer term work or permanent employment for the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance activities across the site.
• Maintain cleanliness in main factory areas to an acceptable standard.
• Assist engineers with maintenance and minor alterations to plant and equipment.
• Work safely and comply with all health and safety rules, processes, and legislation.
• Contribute to departmental 5S initiatives.
• Carry out general janitorial duties (e.g., distributing overalls, painting, waste management).
• Support engineering activities as needed.
• Collaborate with production and engineering team members.

What We're Looking For

• A self-motivated individual with a knack for teamwork.
• Strong communication skills and an organised approach to workload.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production environments or maintenance is a plus but training will be provided

What You'll Get

• A full-time position (37 hours per week) with a day shift from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM.
• A competitive hourly rate of 14.57.
• The chance to enhance your skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive setting.

Who You'll Work With

• You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with engineers and production team members.
• Be part of a company that values its core principles and promotes a culture of safety and respect.

This temporary position is set to start ASAP, so don't miss your chance to be part of an exciting team! If you have a general maintenance background and are eager to contribute to a thriving workplace, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please send your application today and step into a role where you can make a difference! Your next adventure awaits!

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