Maintenance Engineer

Tudor Employment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in St Helens, UK. The role involves ensuring effective maintenance of machinery and reducing downtime through proactive checks and repairs. Night shifts require NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and the ability to work independently. Competitive hourly wage of £17.19 is offered along with opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive working culture and contribute to operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage of £17.19 per hour

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Inclusive and supportive working culture

Contribution to sustainability and environmental care

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience working with conveyors is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Completing nightly engineering checks (fire-watch, guard checks, machine checks, emergency stops).
• Performing PPMs on systems and machines (conveyors, crushers, optical sorters, motors).
• Responding to breakdowns and completing work orders/requests.
• Reporting defects and identifying process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Supporting operational efficiency and plant reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer for one of our clients based in Merseyside. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support operations through effective maintenance and engineering solutions. Your role will focus on ensuring the smooth running of machinery, reducing downtime, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of £17.19 per hour
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Inclusive and supportive working culture
• Contribution to sustainability and environmental care

Salary & Hours

• £17.19 per hour
• 10-hour night shifts, 5 nights a week Monday to Friday
• Shift pattern: 20:00 - 06:00 or 21:00 - 07:00 (1 hour unpaid break)

Duties

• Completing nightly engineering checks (fire-watch, guard checks, machine checks, emergency stops)
• Performing PPMs on systems and machines (conveyors, crushers, optical sorters, motors)
• Responding to breakdowns and completing work orders/requests
• Reporting defects and identifying process improvements to reduce downtime
• Supporting operational efficiency and plant reliability

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering is essential
• Experience working with conveyors is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently during night shifts