Maintenance Engineering Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting with the recruitment of a Maintenance Assistant based in Overton, UK. This permanent position involves working standard day shifts within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will need recognized certification in Mechanical Engineering, have a steady work history, and good health and safety knowledge. Responsibilities include maintaining production machinery and general facility upkeep. Candidates with various skill levels are encouraged to apply, as starting salary will reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised certification in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Steady and stable previous work history is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards is necessary.
• Competent use of hand tools and measuring equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the upkeep of production machinery.
• Organise contractors as needed.
• Report to the Maintenance Leader.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering certification

Stable previous work history

Health and Safety knowledge

Competent in hand tools

Numerical and Literate

Experience in general building maintenance

Practical knowledge of electrical systems

Education

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 an 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.

To be considered for the role, you will need to meet the following skill set:

• Recognised certification in Mechanical Engineering – essential.
• Steady and stable previous work history.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety within the workplace.
• 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.
• 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.

Please send us your latest updated CV today!

Thank you.

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