MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established team in Wigan. The position involves maintaining and repairing mechanical machinery, with a focus on compliance with safety and environmental policies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for training and progression within the company.

Benefits

Great training and progression opportunities

Company Pension Contribution 7%

Life Assurance

Secured onsite Parking

Plenty of overtime

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with relevant mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Experience required with machinery maintenance and repairing.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install mechanical plant & machinery according to company specifications.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance across various equipment.
• React promptly to diagnose and repair mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem diagnosis and repair

Welding skills (MMA, TIG, MIG)

Multi-skilling

Knowledge of pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Education

HNC / City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system (Agility)

Job description

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in the Greater Manchester Area. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established maintenance team.

The Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from Warrington, Skelmersdale, Bolton, and Wigan.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - 2 x 12 hr days & 2 x 12 hr nights, with 5 fixed 18-day breaks.

Benefits:

• Great training and progression opportunities
• Company Pension Contribution 7%
• Life Assurance
• Secured onsite Parking
• Plenty of overtime

Responsibilities and Experience:

• Maintain and install all mechanical plant & machinery per company requirements.
• React quickly to diagnose & repair mechanical problems on plant or equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on the full range of equipment.
• Ensure all plant and machinery are in safe, good, and clean condition.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and repairs as needed.
• Report equipment issues immediately to the Engineering Team Leader.
• Adhere to Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Complete maintenance work orders using a CMMS system like Agility.
• Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and systems.
• Welding skills: MMA, TIG, MIG.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Multi-skilling is advantageous.
• Apprentice trained with HNC / City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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