Maintenance Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment; Meltham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + Call-out rate (£25/hour)
Working Hours: 44 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Increased company sick pay with length of service
• Additional annual leave with length of service

Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility. This role is essential in maintaining the mechanical and electrical installations across the site to ensure optimal machine uptime, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong commitment to health, safety, and legal compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair on both mechanical and electrical systems within the site.
• Ensure all equipment and installations meet current legal and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering staff to assist in the building and modification of equipment.
• Proactively contribute to preventative maintenance schedules, particularly for factory machinery and forklift trucks.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing practices in collaboration with the lean manufacturing team.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to machine breakdowns, minimizing downtime caused by electrical and mechanical issues.
• Complete prescribed safety checks on machinery and equipment accurately.
• Provide breakdown cover outside of normal hours as required.
• Liaise with suppliers and order spare parts as needed.
• Assist with the maintenance of the building and office environment.
• Complete project work across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks.
• Maintain and update computer-based systems tracking machine performance and maintenance schedules.
• Help establish and maintain engineering department standards, including risk assessments and 5S auditing.
• Undertake other duties as required, commensurate with the role's responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Electrical Qualifications: Must hold electrical qualifications (18th Edition, Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or equivalent).
• Mechanical Experience: Strong background in mechanical maintenance, including pumps, bearings, valves, pipework, pneumatics, welding, and more.
• Electrical Skills: Experience with electrical systems, fault finding, and repairs.
• Health and Safety: Knowledge of current health, safety, and legislative requirements.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns efficiently.
• Experience: Proven experience working in an engineering environment, ideally within manufacturing or a similar sector.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside normal hours and participate in call-out duties when required.
• Communication: Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers, team members, and management.

Additional Information:

• The successful candidate will be provided with in-house training, though proactive learning and self-development are essential.
• The role offers opportunities for career progression depending on aptitude, ability, and the company's business plans.
• Equal Opportunity: The employer is committed to promoting equality, fairness, and dignity in the workplace, eliminating all forms of discrimination.

To Apply:
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical background and looking to further your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, please submit your CV and details for consideration.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.