Maintenance Engineer

Rapid Recruit; Burnley; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer in Burnley. This role involves maintenance of mechanical and electrical machinery, focusing on maximum machine availability and implementing a PPM programme. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, time management skills, and a strong background in health and safety. The position offers a salary of £42,066 per annum with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong Electrical/Electronic knowledge and background.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge and background.
• Strong time management skills.
• Effective motivator and communicator.
• Previous proven experience within engineering area.
• Strong emotive control and effective crisis management skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smooth and effective maintenance department.
• Ensure maximum machine availability at all times.
• React to faults and breakdowns as priority.
• Implement and maintain PPM programme.
• Work within a dedicated budget.
• Liaise with external contractors.
• Record and update key engineering data.
• Embed the health and safety culture throughout the department.
• Liaise with operations team regarding maintenance plan and issues.
• Lead or participate in various projects to improve business efficiency.
• Embrace the site C.P.S. strategy and projects.
• Meet with engineering manager to monitor progress.
• Work to BRC standards.

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Burnley – Rotating Days & Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts per week) – £42,066 per annum

Rapid Recruit are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client in Burnley. The successful candidate will be working on mechanical and electrical machinery throughout the site and cover all departments & ancillary equipment. You will carry out maintenance, repairs, PPM schedules, routine testing, calibration, record keeping, health and safety, and participate in C.P.S functions.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure a smooth and effective maintenance department.
• Ensure maximum machine availability at all times.
• React to faults and breakdowns as priority.
• Implement and maintain PPM programme.
• Work within a dedicated budget.
• Liaise with external contractors.
• Record and update key engineering data.
• Embed the health and safety culture throughout the department.
• Liaise with operations team regarding maintenance plan and issues.
• Lead or participate in various projects considering current issues/initiatives as a means of improving overall business efficiency.
• Embrace the site C.P.S. strategy and projects.
• Meet with engineering manager to monitor progress.
• Working to BRC standards.

Requirements

• Strong Electrical/Electronic knowledge and background.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge and background.
• Strong time management skills.
• Effective motivator and communicator.
• Previous proven experience within engineering area.
• Strong emotive control and effective crisis management skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply online.

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