Maintenance Engineering Assistant

Personnel Selection; Laverstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting a client in the United Kingdom to find a Permanent Maintenance Assistant. This role is site-based, with a regular day shift, from Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include maintaining production machinery and building upkeep. Candidates of all skill levels are welcome, provided they have a recognised Mechanical Engineering certification. The offered salary will depend on the candidate's experience and expectations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering certification is essential for applicants.
• Candidates should have a stable work history.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the upkeep of production machinery.
• Maintain the general fabric of the building and facilities.
• Organise contractors where necessary.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering certification

Good knowledge of Health and Safety

Computer / Keyboard skills

Hand tools and measuring equipment

Ability to decipher technical drawings

General building maintenance

Engineering mindset

Practical knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

PAT testing qualification

Certificate in Plumbing and pipework

Certificate in Welding / Fabrication

Certificate in Plumbing / Heating / Air Conditioning / Gas Works

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering certification

Job description

Personnel Selection is helping assist one of our clients based near Overton Hampshire with the recruitment of a permanent Maintenance Assistant. This will be a standard day shift role, working full time Monday to Friday.

This role will be site based only, no call outs. Working within a manufacturing environment, You will report to a Maintenance Leader and will be helping assist with the upkeep of production machinery and the general fabric of the building / facilities. Organising contractors where necessary if needed. This position is with a view to interview and start in January. Our client has opened this position to candidates from all levels and welcomes applicants who are already skilled working in this capacity but equally would consider candidates that may meet some of the skills listed but would be happy to learn / gain further qualifications on the job. Obviously the starting salary offered will be reflected in this, so please inform us when sending your CV over as to what your current salary expectations are.

Skill Set

• Recognised certification in Mechanical Engineering - essential.
• Steady and stable previous work history.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety within the workplace.
• Computer / Keyboard skills.
• Competent to use hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Numerical and Literate, able to decipher technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience of general building maintenance, such as stud walling, plastering, decorating, carpentry, pipework for example.
• A natural engineering mindset.
• Practical knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Recognised PAT testing qualification - ideal but not essential.
• Recognised Certificate in Plumbing and pipework. - ideal but not essential.
• Recognised Certificate in Welding / Fabrication work. - ideal but not essential.
• Recognised Certificate in Plumbing / Heating / Air Conditioning / Gas Works - ideal but not essential.

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Thank you.

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