Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PVC manufacturing company seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer near Huddersfield. The role involves maintaining equipment efficiency, performing repairs, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance practices, with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering. Join a dynamic team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance practices.
• Background in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns to maintain production flow.
• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance on machinery.
• Install new mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Communication

Welding (MIG and Stick)

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a prominent PVC manufacturing company near Huddersfield. Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in keeping the production facility operating at peak efficiency and performance.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Job Overview

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to help maintain optimal production flow and meet customer delivery targets.
• Carry out reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance across a broad range of machinery and equipment to ensure high operational availability.
• Maintain and support site infrastructure and facilities.
• Take responsibility for installing new mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
• Proactively contribute to maintenance cost-saving strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, including adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Job Requirements

• Solid hands-on experience and understanding of both electrical and mechanical maintenance practices and regulations.
• Possession of a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven background working as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with extrusion, mixing, and blending equipment is advantageous but not essential.
• Competence in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to enhance equipment reliability and product quality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Welding experience (MIG and Stick) is desirable but not required.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.

Salary & Benefits

Salary circa £45k

Swing shift 6am - 2pm one week and 2pm - 10pm the following week

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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