Plant Maintenance Engineer

Daniel Owen; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in Hayes, London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety. Candidates must possess a mechanical or electrical qualification and relevant experience. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Discounted Flight Benefits

Reduced Gym memberships

Retail and Hotel Discounts

Seasonal Company Events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role within plant maintenance.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all equipment and facility areas.
• Complete daily checks to machines and equipment.
• Work shift and provide out of hour call in support.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Working at heights

Knowledge of pumps & motors

Ability to do manual handling

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Engineer

PLAMAINENG_1753271944 Posted: 23/07/2025

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full time, Variable Days

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to £34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

We are seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide general mechanical maintenance and electrical support within our maintenance department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facility areas, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and repair all equipment and facility areas to agreed standard, with the ability to identify detailed faults.

Complete daily checks to machines and equipment, including statuary checks, within skills capabilities and skills approvals.

To work shift and provide out of hour call in support.

Identify spares required in proactive timescales.

All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety, Environmental Regulations and Company procedures.

An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

Preferred mechanical or electrical qualification

Apprenticeship preferred but not essential

Extensive experience preferably within a similar role within plant maintenance

Mechanical/electrical background

Working at heights

Knowledge of pipework (PVC)

Good understanding of pumps & motors

Preferred understanding of gas ovens / chiller units / rectifiers

Preferred understanding of air handling units / air conditioning

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner

Ability to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision

Copes well under pressure and can deliver what is required

Can deal with contractors whilst on site

Working Conditions:

The position requires understanding of working conditions and environment in a COMAH SITE.

The position requires from time-to-time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.

The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.

The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.

The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.

The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.

The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a high standard.

Compliance and Onboarding:

Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted

Mandatory Training will be required

The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.

The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.

The position requires the applicant to use maintenance components requiring good physical strength.

Benefits of the Role:

Competitive Salary Package

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Discounted Flight Benefits

Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts

Seasonal Company Events

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.