Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in Shepton Mallet is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. Responsible for planned maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns, the ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance and strong welding skills. The role offers a salary of up to £53,000 per annum, along with attractive benefits including 32 days holiday, pension contributions, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

32 days holiday including bank holidays

Up to 11% total pension contributions

Performance based bonus

Plenty of overtime available

Qualifications

• Time-served fitter with strong skills in welding, cutting, and fabrication.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to plan and implement maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs to plant and equipment.
• Respond quickly to unplanned repairs and breakdowns.
• Provide training and support to operatives on maintenance tasks.

Skills

Welding

Cutting

Fabrication

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer.
Up to £53,000 per annum DOE.
Shepton Mallet.
5 on 5 off / 4 on 4 off Permanent Nights.
Were proud to be partnering with a world leading supplier of construction materials, in their search for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their high performing maintenance team.
Whats in it for you:

• 32 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Up to 11% total pension contributions.
• Performance based bonus.
• Plenty of overtime available.

The Role:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the plant and site equipment operate at peak efficiency. From carrying out planned maintenance to responding swiftly to breakdowns, your expertise will help minimise downtime and keep production on track.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs to plant and equipment, safeguarding asset capacity and value.
• Respond quickly and effectively to unplanned repairs and breakdowns, ensuring temporary fixes are followed by permanent solutions.
• Develop and implement safe working methods for all repair and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free work environment.
• Carry out daily plant inspections, complete documentation, and report any issues promptly.
• Provide training and support to operatives on maintenance tasks.
• Monitor plant stoppages and ensure accurate breakdown logging.
• Manage plant assets responsibly, ensuring efficient use of materials and equipment.
• Work closely with site management to address daily operational issues.

What Were Looking For:

• Time-served fitter with strong skills in welding, cutting, and fabrication.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to plan and implement maintenance schedules.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and safe working practices.
• IT literate with good organisational and time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a 24/7 operational environment.

Please reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington for more information.