Reactive Maintenance Engineer — 4 on/4 off (Plant)

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. 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