Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Grays. This role involves performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance on production machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out scheduled maintenance, and collaborating with the production team to enhance efficiency. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent overtime potential, and a comprehensive benefits package, including life and health insurance. If you are a logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for maintenance engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Career development opportunities

1.5x Overtime rate

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex machinery issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and fix faults to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with the production team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or Equivalent)

Knowledge of PLC's and Inverter drives

Strong Mechanical Knowledge

Good understanding of Health & Safety

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a high-pressure production environment

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or Equivalent)

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

• Salary up to 50,000 PA with 1.5x overtime rate and an excellent benefits package
• Hours: 12 Hour Shifts, 4 on 4 off (Days/Nights Rotation) - No call-outs
• Location: Grays, Thurrock, Essex
• Permanent position

We are looking to recruit a multi-skilled Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance for our client based in Grays who are part of a global firm, manufacturing rigid plastic packaging and supplying to a variety of major brands.

Duties will include carrying out a wide range of planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of production machinery including working on a range of electrical faults as well as PLC's.

We are looking for individuals who are logical and real team players to ensure our client's fast-paced production line goes smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment in an FMCG factory.
• Diagnosing and fixing faults in machinery to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Collaborating with the production team to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Applying your technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations while maintaining work standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, 18th Edition or Equivalent).
• Knowledge of PLC's and Inverter drives would be advantageous.
• Strong Mechanical Knowledge.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure production environment.

What We Offer:

• Salary to 50,000 pa + Excellent Benefits.
• 1.5 x Overtime rate - Excellent earnings potential.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Career development opportunities.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.