Maintenance Engineer

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their client in Doncaster. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment efficiency and minimising downtime. Ideal candidates should have a minimum ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline and relevant practical experience. Offering a competitive salary between £38,000 - £47,000, this role also involves working on various shifts. Proactive communication and technical skills are crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ in engineering-related discipline required.
• Apprenticeship or formal training in installation and maintenance necessary.
• Proven experience in planned maintenance systems and breakdown maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment OEE and minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance requests and repair in a timely manner.
• Report progress to Engineering Management.

Skills

Technical knowledge in maintenance

Communication skills

Experience with hydraulic systems

Experience with pneumatic systems

Education

ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline

18th edition qualification

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, we have several opportunities available for Maintenance Engineers to join our client, one of Europe’s leading privately-owned food processors, at their site in Doncaster.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Doncaster
Salary: GBP38,000 - GBP47,000 DOE & Shift

Shifts

Days shift – OR 4 on 4 OFF (2 Days/2 Nights)

Responsibilities

• As the Maintenance Engineer, you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime.
• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
• Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
• Carry out special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline; 18th edition qualification would be advantageous.
• Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience.
• Excellent communication with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner; proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations; knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.