Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical bias
Location: Brighouse
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (7:00 am - 4:30 pm), with occasional weekend work
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join the team at a leading manufacturer in the chemical industry. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing factory equipment to ensure optimal efficiency and safety. You will play a crucial part in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program aimed at reducing downtime, minimising waste, and cutting costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preventative Maintenance: Develop and manage a preventative maintenance schedule, addressing system weaknesses and implementing improvements.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and repair steam boilers, pressure vessels, and other factory equipment. Coordinate periodic inspections with relevant inspectors.
- Parts Management: Order and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring all purchases align with company budgets.
- New Installations: Fit and test new parts and machinery, ensuring all equipment is safe and operational before use.
- Emergency Repairs: Respond quickly to urgent breakdowns, providing on-site fixes or arranging for replacements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with production teams, external engineers, and suppliers to prevent and resolve downtime issues.
- Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities for auditing and inspection purposes.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline, with a strong mechanical bias (80% mechanical).
- Experience: Solid background in mechanical engineering, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and gearboxes. Experience with steam boilers, pressure vessels, and welding (MMA mandatory; TIG and MIG preferred) is highly desirable.
- Skills: Basic electrical knowledge, and proficiency in pipe fitting.
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated with a strong determination to succeed. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible, with good time management and leadership skills.
Working Hours:
- Standard hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Occasional weekend work may be required, with up to 8 hours per month paid at time and a half on top of salary.
- Flexibility for overtime in case of emergencies is essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development
How to Apply: If you are a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a leading manufacturing facility, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your qualifications and experience.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Contact: Gemima @ Aqumen Recruitment -