Maintenance Engineering Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is assisting in the search for a Maintenance Assistant role based in Peacehaven. The successful candidate will work full time on standard day shifts, focusing on maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing environment. A recognized mechanical engineering certification is essential, and skills in building maintenance are desired. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK and send their CV with salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Steady and stable previous work history.
• Able to decipher technical drawings and specifications.
• Numerical and literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep of production machinery.
• Organize contractors when necessary.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering certification

Health and Safety knowledge

Computer/Keyboard skills

Hand tools and measuring equipment competency

Experience in general building maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

PAT testing qualification

Plumbing and pipework certification

Welding/Fabrication certification

Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning/Gas Works certification

Education

Recognized certification in Mechanical Engineering

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.

Required 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.

Please send us your latest updated CV today!

Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE - OUR CLIENT DOES NOT SPONSOR VISAS. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY HOLD RIGHTS TO WORK WITHIN THE UK