Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide variety of plant machinery used in recycling operations, with a focus on reactive and planned preventive maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on, production-driven environment.
Client Details
My client is a specialist recycling and reuse company focusing on Electrical Waste and Electronic Equipment. They pride themselves on innovative recycling solutions, ensuring environmental sustainability through efficient waste management.
Description
- 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.
- Ensure effective teamwork and adopt a flexible, first-time-right approach.
12 hour shifts – 24/7 Operation, 4 on 4 off shift pattern 6-6 days
Profile
- Mechanical bias with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year 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, ideally with experience in a recycling plant or similar industry.
- 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.
- Flexibility required for covering other shifts when needed.
Job Offer
- Salary- Up to £41,200 per annum
- A competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and much more
- Employee Life Insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
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