Maintenance Engineer

Probe UK; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a proven Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced plant. This role involves maintaining critical systems and transitioning practices to prevent issues before they arise. Competitive salary and extensive benefits available, including a robust pension scheme and healthcare options.

Benefits

34 days holiday including statutory bank holidays

7% contribution match stakeholder pension scheme

Medicash cash plan, private healthcare eligibility

Cycle to work scheme

Workwear provided

Bonus

Qualifications

• Time served with a mechanical maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ level 3).
• Practical working experience in Manufacturing/Industrial Environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct welding & fabrication including MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
• Perform machine shop skills like lathe operation and milling.
• Execute planned & reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical Fitting

Reactive Maintenance

Proactive Maintenance

Machine Shop Skills

Education

Mechanical maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ level 3)

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Engineer (Shift Engineer) to join a busy fast paced manufacturing plant that supply globally. You will be based on site working a 3-shift system and there will be an induction phase of up to 2 months where you will be working morning and afternoons rotation until familiar with the site. The goal is to continue the shift from a reactive approach (fixing problems as they occur) to a proactive one (preventing problems before they happen). This not only improves efficiency but also helps achieve business targets.

Benefits for the Maintenance Engineer role include:

• GBP37,846 (plus a shift premium equating to GBP8,704.54 per annum) GBP46,550
• 3 Shift rotation
• 34 days holiday inc statutory bank holidays
• 7% contribution match stakeholder pension scheme
• Medicash cash plan, eligibility to join the private healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workwear provided
• Bonus

You must be time served with a mechanical maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent). Practical working experience in Manufacturing/Industrial Environments. Some duties for the Maintenance Engineer may include:

• Welding & Fabrication MIG, TIG, and arc welding; metal fabrication and repairs.
• Machine Shop Skills Lathe operation, milling, grinding, drilling, and general machining.
• Hydraulics Fault-finding, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Pneumatics Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pneumatic circuits, compressors, and control valves.
• Mechanical Fitting & Assembly Bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, motors, chains, and belts.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance Conducting routine servicing and emergency repairs to minimise downtime.

The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Chesterfield.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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