Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Industry (Days)

Argon Engineering Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus up to 12%

Pension scheme with matched up to 5%

Job summary

Argon Engineering Limited in Chester is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant equipment. You will drive reliability, reduce downtime and perform preventative maintenance in a challenging heavy engineering setting.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, ability to read drawings and operate CMMS. A recognised engineering apprenticeship and ONC/NVQ Level 3 are expected, with experience in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent structured engineering training.
• An ONC, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent engineering experience.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of a broad range of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills within an industrial or heavy engineering environment.
• Practical knowledge of conveyors, chain drives, hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Experience working with Permit-to-Work systems and following safe systems of work.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance, breakdown reduction and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team.
• Experience supporting plant mobilisation or commissioning would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault-finding, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Working in accordance with established maintenance procedures, engineering standards and best practices.
• Supporting plant development, engineering projects, installation and commissioning activities where required.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset information using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Working with engineering drawings, schematics and P&IDs to diagnose faults and support maintenance activities.
• Liaising with external contractors and suppliers, overseeing maintenance and repair work and ensuring safe working practices.
• Supporting project commissioning activities and ensuring the appropriate engineering documentation is in place.
• Assisting with outage planning, scheduling and coordination of preparatory maintenance work.
• Identifying equipment defects, reporting issues and recommending improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Supporting the management of change process by identifying and assessing proposed engineering modifications.
• Working in accordance with Permit-to-Work procedures and site safety rules, including the safe supervision of contractors.
• Conducting safety compliance inspections and ensuring maintenance equipment is inspected and defects are reported.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the workshop and wider facility.
• Reporting unsafe acts and conditions and assisting with incident investigations when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to improve plant performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Conveyor experience

Reading drawings

Preventative maintenance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs

Job description

Argon Engineering Limited in Chester is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant equipment. You will drive reliability, reduce downtime and perform preventative maintenance in a challenging heavy engineering setting.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, ability to read drawings and operate CMMS. A recognised engineering apprenticeship and ONC/NVQ Level 3 are expected, with experience in industrial environments.