Maintenance Engineer

Demob Job Ltd; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in South Kirkby is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to carry out planned maintenance and respond to plant breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification and experience in both mechanical and electrical fields. Benefits include a competitive salary, travel allowance, and opportunities for further training.

Benefits

Travel allowance - £1,500 per year

On call allowance - £2,275 per year

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free tea/coffee

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification to Level 3.
• Must have both mechanical and electrical experience.
• Good problem solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as per company requirements.
• Respond to plant breakdowns ensuring timely return to production.
• Complete stock reviews and feedback on items taken from stores.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification to Level 3

Job description

My client is a leading recycling company based in South Kirkby, West Yorkshire. They are now recruiting a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their site. The successful Maintenance Engineer will work as part of a team responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks to the plant and equipment ensuring optimum performance and availability. Please note the successful Maintenance Engineer will be required to travel occasionally to two other company sites in Yorkshire - travel allowance will be provided.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance is carried out and documented as per company requirements using the CMMS.
• Respond to plant breakdowns ensuring the plant is returned to production in a timely manner, any temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution and equipment is always left in safe working order.
• Adhere to all safety related documentation for all maintenance activities.
• Complete stock reviews and feedback on any items taken from the stores for reorder as required.
• Provide effective communication with team members to ensure work is completed efficiently and proactively.
• Participate in an on-call rota 1 in every 4 weeks.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• Must hold a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification to Level 3 as a minimum.
• Must have both mechanical and electrical experience although single bias will be considered with a view to providing additional training and gaining further qualifications.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to participate in the on call rota.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Basic annual salary starts at £37,440.
• Travel allowance - £1,500 per year.
• On call allowance - £2,275 per year.
• Monday to Friday - 7am - 3pm - 42 hours per week.
• Overtime available.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free tea/coffee.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Company discretionary bonus.
• Opportunity to undergo further training and gain additional qualifications.

NOTE - Our client encourages applications from candidates from commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force with electrical and mechanical engineering skills