Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to ensure effective maintenance and repair of equipment. This role involves working flexibly across the site, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will possess solid mechanical skills and a hands-on approach, with the ability to mentor junior team members. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Solid Mechanical Maintenance Engineering skills with relevant qualifications or extensive experience.
• Good working knowledge of fitting, fabrication, pumps, and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is carried out within health and safety guidelines.
• Overhaul equipment to maintain operational processes and carry out repairs as needed.
• Identify causes of plant or equipment failure and assist in inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Fitting and Fabrication Skills

Pumps

Pipework

Electrical Installations (Single and Three-Phase)

Hydraulic Systems

Plant/Machinery

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First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Applications from ex-military candidates are actively encouraged; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer:

• Ensure all engineering maintenance and repair work is carried out within all statutory health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Overhaul equipment to manufacturer’s/site standards to provide cost-effective maintenance on site and keep all processes operational.
• Carry out repairs/adjustments as required during routine and planned preventative maintenance.
• Identify the cause of plant or equipment failure.
• Assist in site inspection/testing activities as required, within your area of competence.
• Work flexibly in all required areas of the site and in close cooperation with other members of the engineering team.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained, including the safe removal of all scrap engineering materials and rubbish from your area of work.
• Identify opportunities for self and operational improvement, and communicate these appropriately to the maintenance manager.

Skills and Qualifications for the Maintenance Engineer:

• Possess solid Mechanical Maintenance Engineering skills, evidenced by relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience, with a hands-on approach.
• Have good working knowledge of fitting and fabrication skills, pumps, pipework, electrical installations (single and three-phase), hydraulic systems, and plant/machinery. Ability to pass on skills to junior team members.