Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Huddersfield based Client for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance skills to work within a busy manufacturing/production environment. The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained and possess strong all-round engineering skills including fitting, turning, milling, and welding, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Maintenance Manager Carry out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities Work collaboratively with colleagues to prioritise maintenance resources effectively Assist with major breakdowns and minimise plant downtime Provide daily shift reports Maintain cleanliness of plant machinery and surrounding work areas Perform testing and inspection of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards Implement mechanical maintenance and corrective works in line with maintenance instructions and site procedures Undertake defect surveys on plant and systems and provide reports to engineering management Support other departments within the business when required Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by management Skills & Experience Required Apprentice trained with strong mechanical engineering background Experience within a manufacturing or production environment Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Safe and proactive approach to all work activities Good communication and interpersonal skills ARC/MMA welding experience Good understanding of pumps and ancillary equipment Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities Desirable Experience Experience or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: Overhead traversing gantry cranes Compressors Refrigeration plant Low pressure air blowers Gas-fired combustion equipment Forklift trucks (diesel & electric) Pumps, valves and associated systems Electro-chemical process plant Electrical maintenance knowledge 18th Edition qualification (preferred but not essential) Although the role is mechanically biased, suitably experienced electricians will also be considered. Personal Attributes Hands-on approach to maintenance and repair work Multi-skilled engineer with willingness to undertake further training Flexible and reliable due to the 24-hour nature of plant operations Working Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm Saturday work as required Call-outs when needed Salary £13.50 – £16.50 per hour, depending on experience