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MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Description

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester Area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Engineers position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

Shift the maintenance engineer will be required to work Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off - 2 x 12 hr days & 2 x 12hr nights, 5 * 18-day breaks fixed

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £51.000- £54,000 DOE 
  • Great training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension Contribution 7%
  • Life Assurance 
  • Healthcare 
  • Secured onsite Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible and hold the following experience:  

  • Maintain and install all mechanical plant & machinery in line with company requirements.
  • React quickly, diagnose & repair any mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment.
  • Carry out our planned preventative maintenance schedule on the full range of equipment within the site .
  • Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good, safe working & clean condition.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Carry out daily inspections as requested related to safety, air, steam and water leaks and complete repairs as necessary.
  • Report any problems regarding equipment and machinery immediately to the Engineering Team Leader.
  • Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you always adhere to them.
  • Complete Maintenance work orders, use of a CMMS system, Agility or similar
  • Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic equipment & systems
  • Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and systems
  • Welding skills such as MMA, TIG, MIG
  • General workshop skills, tools, lathe, milling etc.
  • Able to read schematic drawings
  • Some multi skilling would be advantageous
  • Ideally you will be Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City & guilds Level 3 in Mechanical engineering. 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £32,200
  • Weekend Days  - (36 hours per week)
  • BUPA healthcare available
  • Kings Award winning business
  • Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
  • Varied and fascinating role
  • 23 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications. 
  • Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate. 
  • Perform testing on incoming materials  
  • Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule. 
  • Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team. 
  • Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
  • Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records. 
  • Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist). 
  • Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions. 
  • Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager

REQUIREMENTS

  • HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4 
  • Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies. 
  • To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
  • Previous Lab experience
  • Calibration knowledge
  • Happy to work Weekend DAYS

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.