Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a successful business in Hereford. The role involves diagnosing equipment failures and carrying out maintenance work to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers opportunities for career growth, a dynamic work environment, and generous perks including pension contributions and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Pension Contributions up to 10%

Bonus Scheme

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of good engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Identifying failure modes of plant equipment and returning it to operation safely.
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns.
• Liaising with engineering teams to resolve long-term issues.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance routines.

Skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Accurate reporting

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Completed apprenticeship as a Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Overview

Hereford — Monday to Friday, mornings/afternoons/nights (6-1/2-10/10-6). This successful business stands as a prominent and well-established player in their respective industry, delivering high quality products throughout the United Kingdom. They are currently looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying failure modes of plant equipment and returning the equipment to operation safely and in a reasonable timescale.
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns.
• To liaise with engineering day teams to identify and resolve long-term engineering issues.
• Locating spare parts using the maintenance management system. Collecting and returning spares to stores.
• Identifying failure modes of electrical equipment and making recommendations to prevent further failures.
• Obtaining maintenance schedules from the maintenance management system and feeding back work carried out. Work arising to be recorded using notifications.
• To carry out preventive maintenance routines, including the following:
• Working collaboratively with other Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance is completed in line with scheduling.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Constant drive, enthusiasm, and self-motivation with ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accurate and timely reporting skills.
• Completed an apprenticeship as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Working knowledge of good engineering practices.
• NVQ level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent City & Guilds or HNC) or equivalent.

What you'll get in return

• Pension Contributions up to 10% (employer)
• Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Generous leave entitlement.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.