Maintenance Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 47 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Overtime 1.5x / 2x

Weekly pay

Pension

Death in service

Wellbeing programme

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training

2 x 30 minute breaks

Cycle to work

Résumé du poste

Kemp Recruitment Limited is seeking a Safety-focused Maintenance Engineer to join the Coventry site on a permanent night shift. You will perform PPM, respond to breakdowns, and keep the MRF/SRF and mobile equipment running efficiently.

The role requires hands-on mechanical maintenance with fault-finding skills, experience with conveyors and hydraulic systems, and a strong safety mindset. Night shift availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with conveyors, bearings, shafts, hydraulic systems, and production machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in industrial environments.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; willing to night shift.

Responsabilités

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Perform routine greasing, inspection, and servicing of plant equipment.
• Replace bearings, shafts, rollers, and other mechanical components.
• Diagnose and replace hydraulic hoses and related components.
• Carry out breakdown repairs and fault-finding on MRF, SRF, and mobile plant equipment.
• Assist with maintenance on mobile plant and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring issues.
• Work with operations to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.

Connaissances

Maintenance engineer

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Conveyors & bearings

Health & safety

Team player

Night shift

Outils

Electrical breakers & inverters

Description du poste

Job Role: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coventry
Pay: £46,800 - £49,140
Shift: Nights
Hours: M-F 7pm-5am or 8pm-6am
Contract: Full time Permanent role
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, overtime paid at 1.5 X / 2X, Weekly pay, pension, death in service, wellbeing programme, free onsite parking, excellent ongoing training, 2 x 30 minute breaks, cycle to work scheme
Job Purpose of the Maintenance Engineer
We are looking for a safety-focused and motivated Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter to join our maintenance team on a permanent late shift. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to breakdowns, and ensuring the efficient operation of our MRF, SRF, and mobile plant equipment.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Perform routine greasing, inspection, and servicing of plant equipment.
• Replace bearings, shafts, rollers, and other mechanical components.
• Diagnose and replace hydraulic hoses and associated components.
• Carry out breakdown repairs and fault finding on Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) processing equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on mobile plant.
• Reset electrical breakers and inverters and assist with basic electrical fault diagnosis.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any recurring issues.
• Work closely with operations teams to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.

Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge required for the Maintenance Engineer

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, or similar role.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working with conveyors, bearings, shafts, hydraulic systems, and production machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to commit to a night shift

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience within recycling, waste processing, MRF, SRF, quarry, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including breakers and inverter resets.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Mobile plant maintenance experience.