Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

UNICAT Technologies; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the catalyst industry seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal performance of production equipment. The role involves responding to breakdowns, conducting preventative maintenance, and training other engineers. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including HNC level or equivalent.

Benefits

Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)

Yearly health check

Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme

Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)

Pension (company matched up to 6%)

Onsite parking

Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent.
• Some electrical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns expediently.
• Carry out regular equipment maintenance.
• Assist in training other Maintenance Engineers.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Electrical experience

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Job description

UNICAT Catalyst is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and adsorbent materials. We serve industries worldwide, including oil, gas, petrochemical, DRI, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen.

Our mission is built upon three core values:

Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.

Dedicated Collaboration: We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.

Adaptable and Flexible: We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Employee Benefits

• Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
• Yearly health check
• Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Pension (company matched up to 6%)
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days

The person appointed will be responsible for supporting with the provision of round the clock response to breakdown repair within the production areas as well as performing general planned preventative maintenance and ongoing project and development work. They will facilitate the best performance from all associated equipment and ensure that breakdowns are responded to and repaired in a safe and secure fashion to enable continuity of work.

Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties

• Respond to breakdowns as expediently as possible.
• Diagnose and make recommendations to existing and future manufacturing equipment and site facilities.
• Carry out regular and recorded equipment maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and reliable and operating within its accepted parameters.
• Assist in any training required of other Maintenance Engineers in areas where own expedite or knowledge is greater.
• Help and advise Production Operatives in the ability to recognise machine failings in the early stages, enabling pre-breakdown response.
• Inform Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to cause a breakdown or reduction in process downtime.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Guarantee compliance with all Company policies and procedures whilst maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Other duties as directed by line management.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent
• A team player with a can-do attitude.
• Some electrical experience is preferred.

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