Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Blue Oak Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Preventative Maintenance Engineer for a Lancashire factory. The role involves ensuring optimal machine performance through preventative maintenance and root cause analysis. Candidates should have strong mechanical knowledge, and the position offers a salary of £48k with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience on fast moving manufacturing kit.
• Skilled in preventative maintenance and root cause analysis within a factory or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a larger team, focusing on dedicated kit.
• Lead on maintenance programmes to prevent failures and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential threats.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Our client is recruiting an experienced Preventative Maintenance Engineer to join their team in their Lancashire factory. You'll be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of the machines by adopting a continuous improvement approach to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a larger team, focusing on dedicated kit and acting as the subject matter expert.
• Lead on the implementation of maintenance programmes designed to prevent failures and minimise downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential threats and resolve them before they escalate into bigger problems.
• Apply root cause analysis to breakdowns to engineer out further problems.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on a daily basis, including lubrication, adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all engineering activities and equipment performance.
• Drive future improvement projects with a tenacious approach to achieving long-term fixes.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience on fast moving manufacturing kit.
• Skilled in preventative maintenance and root cause analysis within a factory or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Salary and role details

Salary is £48k and the role is days based Monday to Friday.

How to apply

If this sounds of interest and you have a recognisable engineering qualification to back up your experience, you can apply via the link below and we will be in touch.

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