Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Agri Sector) – £42,000 - Mon-Thu (15:30-Midnight), Fri (12:[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agricultural manufacturing firm as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer! In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the smooth operation of essential machinery, focusing on maintenance and repairs of gearboxes, motors, and more. Your expertise will help minimize downtime and boost production efficiency. This innovative company values quality and employee development, offering modern facilities and structured training. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to continuous improvement in the agricultural sector, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Attendance Bonus

30 days holiday

Pension plan

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance in agricultural or food production.
• Hands-on experience with machinery components like gearboxes and motors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair agricultural manufacturing equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production teams and assist with machine setup.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Gearboxes

Motors

Belts

Chains

Inverters

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Agri Sector) – £42,000 - Mon-Thu (15:30-Midnight), Fri (12:00-20:30) - Paid Weekly

The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading agricultural manufacturing business. This role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of industrial machinery used in agricultural production, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Working with gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, and inverters, you will play a crucial role in supporting production operations, troubleshooting faults, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Maintenance & Repair:
   - Maintain and repair gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, and inverters within agricultural manufacturing equipment
   - Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime
   - Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults
2. Production Support:
   - Provide technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operation of agricultural processing machinery
   - Assist with machine setup and tool setting
   - Train staff on basic equipment maintenance
3. Compliance & Safety:
   - Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations and company policies
   - Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.
4. Continuous Improvement:
   - Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and equipment upgrades
   - Participate in root cause analysis to prevent recurring breakdowns.

The Company:
Our client is a well-established and growing agricultural manufacturing business, committed to quality, innovation, and employee development. They offer modern facilities, structured training opportunities, and a dynamic work environment within the agriculture sector.

The Candidate:
We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer with experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance within an agricultural or food production setting.
Your CV should demonstrate:
- Hands-on experience with gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, and inverters in an agricultural or food manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and fault diagnosis
- Multi-skilled background (mechanical/electrical preferred)
- Commitment to health & safety compliance.

The Package:
- Salary: £19.20 per hour + £1.00 p/h shift allowance (Approx. £42,000 per annum, paid weekly)
- Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 15:30 – Midnight, Friday: 12:00 – 20:30
- Attendance Bonus: £600 per annum (criteria-based)
- Holiday: 30 days per year (no bank holidays)
- Pension: Nest company-matched at 3%
- Employee Discount: Reduced cost on all company products

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].