Shift Maintenance Technician

Staffline; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Reactive Engineer in South Kesteven. The ideal candidate will focus on maintaining and improving a variety of plant machinery, ensuring optimal performance through reactive maintenance and enhancements. A Level 3 qualification in a mechanical field is essential, alongside strong problem-solving skills. This role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Competitive candidate's qualifications and salary expectations are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and general plant machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Knowledge in continuous improvement and new working methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance to ensure machinery operates optimally.
• Overhaul, adapt, and improve existing machinery.
• Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Brightwork's client is currently recruiting a Reactive Engineer 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).

If you are interested in this role, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address supplied.

Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles.