Reactive Engineer (Shifts)

Staffline; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork's client is currently recruiting Maintenance Engineers who will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide variety of plant machinery with a focus on reactive and planned preventive maintenance. You will perform reactive maintenance, overhaul and improvements, with a mechanical bias and some electrical work, including bearings, compressors, hydraulics and pneumatics.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork and the ability to adapt to shifts, with a 4 on 4 off pattern of days

Qualifications

• Mechanical bias with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Mechanical experience, preferably in hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and general plant machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• A flexible, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to different tasks and shifts as required.
• Knowledge in continuous improvement and new working methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance to ensure machinery operates at optimal performance levels.
• Overhaul, adapt, and carry out improvements on existing machinery.
• Mechanically biased role with some electrical work involved.
• Replace bearings, inspect compressors, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, pipework, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding tasks.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant and suggest new methods and procedures.
• Complete all documentation to a high standard.
• Carry out basic facility and site service maintenance as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Welding

Job description

Brightwork's client is currently recruiting Maintenance Engineers who will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide variety of plant machinery with a focus on reactive and planned preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform reactive maintenance to ensure machinery operates at optimal performance levels.

Overhaul, adapt, and carry out improvements on existing machinery.

Mechanically biased role with some electrical work involved.

Replace bearings, inspect compressors, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, pipework, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding tasks.

Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant and suggest new methods and procedures.

Complete all documentation to a high standard.

Carry out basic facility and site service maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

Mechanical bias with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Mechanical experience, preferably in hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and general plant machinery.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

A flexible, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to different tasks and shifts as required.

Knowledge in continuous improvement and new working methods.

4 on 4 off - days and nights (40.25 hours)