Plant Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer for a full-time, permanent position in Preston. You will be responsible for effective maintenance and servicing of the plant and equipment, ensuring optimal operation and minimal downtime. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical and maintenance engineering, along with a relevant Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days

Company pension

Access to wellness program and referral scheme

Training opportunities at an award-winning academy

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Attend to mechanical and electrical problems.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety standards according to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 / 14001.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification or Apprenticeship

Job description

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Full-time, Permanent position

Salary: up to £41,000 per annum with OT & Bonus structure

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:30, Friday 07:00 to 14:00

Our welcoming client is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer with electrical experience for this position.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be the main technician responsible for effective maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant, building, and equipment. You will work with the client's in-house engineering team, report to the senior engineer, and be a key part of the wider plant team.

Candidate requirements:

• Some experience in mechanical engineering, with a stronger bias towards electrical & maintenance engineering.
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship or similar level 3 qualification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attend to mechanical, electrical, plant, equipment, and building problems.
• Carry out safety tests as required.
• Start up and shut down processing plant, equipment, and facilities.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance to ensure optimal use and minimal downtime.
• Follow safety and quality standards as per BS EN ISO 9001:2000 / 14001 and company policies.
• Support building maintenance and ad hoc tasks.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.
• Work Monday to Friday, with one Saturday morning per month for PPM tasks.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £41,000 per annum, with overtime paid at up to double time.
• 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days, plus company sick pay after qualifying period.
• Access to share save scheme, wellness program, referral scheme, and company pension.
• Training opportunities at an award-winning academy.

Additional information:

• First interview at Noble Recruiting office in Billericay, Essex.
• Equal opportunities employer.
• Application process: If you do not hear within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.