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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: York, City of York

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

6 Month FTC

A leading global manufacturer within the chemical and agricultural sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will support production continuity during an exciting period of expansion and site transition following significant investment into a new manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a well-established production environment with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, responsibilities will include:

  * Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across the site

  * Responding safely and efficiently to equipment breakdowns

  * Following Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements

  * Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and Permit to Work systems

  * Supporting plant reliability and contributing to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements

  * Assisting with operational continuity during site transition activities

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  * NVQ Level 3 minimum in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

  * Experience within a manufacturing or production environment

  * Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault finding

  * Experience working with fluid-transfer pumps including centrifugal and progressing cavity pumps

  * Understanding of LOTO, PUWER, and LOLER regulations

  * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings

  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  * Good IT skills and experience using CMMS systems

  * Flexibility to work rotating shifts as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

  * IPAF 3B licence

  * Welding and fabrication experience

  * COMAH site experience

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary

  * Annual bonus scheme

  * Enhanced employer pension contribution

  * Private healthcare

  * Life assurance

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

  * Additional holiday purchase scheme

  * Health and wellbeing initiatives

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