Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Central England Coop; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative society in the UK seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role includes maintaining factory machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and participating in team meetings. Opportunities for training and development are available, along with a starting salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 with added benefits.

Benefits

Retail discounts and savings

Holiday buy options

Paid volunteering days

Healthcare Cashplan

Company Pension scheme

Training and development programs

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Background in production and machine maintenance.
• Comfortable working independently and adaptable to changing tasks.
• Experience with TPM processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance of factory machinery.
• Conducting site inspections as per local authority checks.
• Managing inventory of replacement parts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical experience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant certifications

Job description

What will you be doing?

As Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for reactive maintenance repairs on factory machinery and providing preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning the biomass boiler weekly
• Maintaining Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) equipment for optimal performance
• Assisting with goods inwards FLT driving as needed
• Repairing and maintaining hand tools
• Liaising with machinery specialists on repairs, servicing, and breakdowns
• Conducting site inspections per local authority checks and permits
• Performing regular checks on emergency lighting
• Maintaining high standards of the premises
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Fire regulations to minimize risks
• Managing inventory of replacement parts to reduce machinery downtime
• Participating in team meetings across various departments

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment.

You will also promote our Coffin Factory within the local community.

The typical working hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, with some flexibility required due to the reactive nature of the role.

There are opportunities for growth, training, and development in this position.

How will I know if I am right for this role?

The ideal candidate will be a versatile 'all-rounder' with a background in production, machine maintenance, electrical experience, and relevant certifications.

You should be comfortable working independently, adaptable to changing tasks, and eager to learn all factory processes.

Strong problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with TPM processes is desirable but not essential.

What is in it for me?

Benefits include:

• Retail discounts and savings
• Holiday buy options
• Recognition programs
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Profit-sharing through Colleague Dividend
• Paid volunteering days
• Charity support through Give as you earn
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance after qualifying period
• Training and development programs
• Wellbeing resources and campaigns
• Financial wellbeing tools via Wagestream
• Flexible working options, including 4-day weeks and hybrid arrangements

For more details, visit Rewards and benefits - Central Coop (careers.coop).

Everyone is welcome. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please specify any needs in the application form.

Who are we?

We’re Central Co-op, a member-owned and member-led cooperative society. As a member, you’ll own a share of the business and can make a positive community impact while working with passionate colleagues. Learn more at www.careers.coop.