Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

SWJ Search; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Ongoing training and development

Onsite wellbeing facilities

Shift allowance 10%

Job summary

SWJ Search is recruiting a hands-on Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Huddersfield to maintain production plant across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Hours are 38 per week on a double day shift, alternating early and late shifts, with no nights or weekend work; salary 41,300 to 45,600 DOE incl 10% shift allowance.

The role emphasises planned, preventative and reactive maintenance and opportunities for development within a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Proven maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PUWER 1998 knowledge.
• BS Th Edition if electrically biased.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production plant, including filling lines and material handling equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and fault finding to minimise downtime.
• Delivering preventative maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Reading mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Leading root cause analysis on repeat faults and supporting CI projects.
• Recording faults, work done and parts usage on the maintenance system.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Safety compliance (PUWER)

Communication with production

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

41,300 to 45,600 DOE per annum (including 10% shift allowance)

Permanent

Hours & Shift Pattern

38 hours per week on a double day shift pattern, alternating between early and late shifts. Earlies run 6am to 2pm Monday to Thursday with a midday finish on Friday; lates run 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday and finish at 6pm on Friday. No nights or weekend working.

The Company

We are recruiting for a well established UK manufacturer in the process and chemical products sector with a strong safety culture and a steady commitment to reliability and continuous improvement. They invest in training and development and value an engineering team that works closely with production. They are looking for a hands on multi skilled engineer who wants to take ownership of plant performance and keep the lines running safely.

The Role

You will join a supportive site engineering and maintenance team providing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs on production plant, including filling lines and material handling equipment.
• Responding promptly to breakdowns and fault finding to get lines back into production.
• Delivering preventative maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Working from mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Leading root cause analysis on repeat faults and supporting continuous improvement projects.
• Recording faults, work completed and parts usage on the maintenance management system, and managing maintenance spares.
• Working safely in line with health and safety requirements and PUWER at all times.

This is a varied, hands on role where production will rely on you to keep equipment reliable and downtime to a minimum.

What We Are Looking For

• Time served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven maintenance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PUWER 1998.
• BS th Edition if electrically biased (electrically led engineers are welcome to apply).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, a reliable and safety minded approach, and clear communication with production teams.
• Ability to work a double day shift pattern.

Desirable

Inspection and testing, fabrication and welding, IPAF or PASMA (MEWP 3A and 3B).

Benefits

• Competitive total earnings of 41,300 to 45,600 DOE, including a 10% shift allowance ( 37,500 to 41,500 basic).
• Early Friday finish on both shifts.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Onsite wellbeing facilities.

This is a genuine permanent opportunity with a stable, safety focused manufacturer that invests in its engineering team.

SWJ Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.