Maintenance Engineer (Heavy Machinery / Plant)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with expertise in heavy machinery to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This exciting role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a supportive environment that prioritizes training and development. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting heavy plant machinery, ensuring optimal performance while enjoying benefits such as an early finish on Fridays. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a permanent role with opportunities for growth, this is the perfect position for you.

Benefits

Training Opportunities

Company Benefits

Early Finish on Friday

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering with a focus on heavy machinery.
• Ability to perform fault diagnostics and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot heavy plant machinery for optimal performance.
• Monitor machinery during production and complete relevant paperwork.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

Heavy Plant Machinery

Pumps

Conveyor Systems

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Heavy Machinery / Plant) £35,000 to £45,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Friday

Location: Leeds

Are you a Maintenance Engineer or similar with a background in Plant or Heavy Machinery looking for a permanent, full-time role with training and plenty of overtime on offer within an industry-leading organisation that specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke precast concrete products?

On offer is the fantastic opportunity to work for a successful, well-established company who have been running for 90 years. They are the UK's leading specialist in precast concrete products primarily supplying to the construction industry. They manufacture bespoke precast concrete products from initial design stage through to completion with an expert team on hand to offer comprehensive support and advice.

Your role will involve maintaining and troubleshooting heavy plant machinery, including pumps, motor box bearings, and conveyor belts, ensuring optimal performance.

You will:

1. Monitor all machinery and ancillary systems during production.
2. Perform fault diagnostics on electrical and hydraulic systems.
3. Conduct preventative and planned maintenance to maintain equipment reliability.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer or similar with a background in plant or heavy machinery looking for a dynamic role in a growing organization that offers the chance to upskill yourself.

THE ROLE:

1. Maintaining equipment working on pumps and motor box bearings.
2. Monitor all machinery and ancillary plant during production, completing relevant paperwork.
3. Early Finish on Fridays.
4. Monday to Friday core hours between 7am-4pm.

THE PERSON:

1. Maintenance Engineer or similar.
2. Background in Plant or Heavy Machinery.
3. Commutable to Leeds.

Reference: 19026A

Key Words: Maintenance, Engineer, Engineering, Plant, Multi-skilled, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Conveyor, Belt, Chain, Motors, Machinery, Leeds, Wakefield, Yorkshire.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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