Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Have you got experience doing electrical or mechanical maintenance?

Do you have experience working with 3-phase and PLC systems?

Do you have experience in heavy engineering, agriculture or sewage environments?

Our client is seeking an Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) to join a busy and challenging production environment. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong electrical background and experience working in heavy industry, agriculture, or similarly demanding sectors.

The Role:

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• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on a wide range of large-scale equipment, including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems.
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• Support the operation of front loader conveyor systems, fans, and components across three major production lines.
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• Work on big equipment, including motors up to 110kw and 3-phase systems.
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• Participate in a call-out rota (1 in 3 weeks) with enhanced rates and time off in lieu.
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• Ensure the plant remains operational, with a strong focus on safety and reliability.
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What Were Looking For:

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• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering essential.
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• Background in heavy engineering, agriculture, litter/poultry, sewage, or similar environments is highly desirable.
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• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.
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• Ability to thrive in a demanding, noisy, and physical work environment.
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• Must not have pre-existing breathing or lung conditions due to the nature of the work.
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Benefits & Package:

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• Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum
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• Overtime paid at 1.25x beyond 44 hours/week
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• Call-out pay: £50 minimum for first hour + overtime thereafter
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• 44-hour week (choice of 4 days x 11 hours, or 5 days x 89 hours)
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• Weekend rota: Approx. 1 in 3 weekends
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• Holiday entitlement: 2228 days depending on shift pattern (including Bank Holidays on a rota system)
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• Pension (statutory), with planned improvements to benefits
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