Permanent position
Based in Cheshire or Craythorpe
£16-£20 per hour depending on experience
Experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar role required
Planned and reactive maintenance experience required
Experience with industrial machinery advantageous
Waste, recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying or heavy industry experience beneficial
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant and mechanical systems
Inspect, service and repair conveyors, shredders, balers and associated equipment
Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs, replacements and adjustments
Respond to breakdowns and support emergency repairs
Support planned preventative maintenance schedules
Assist with installation and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and systems
Work with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to improve reliability
Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
Complete maintenance work safely and in accordance with site procedures
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts and maintenance activity
Support a clean, safe and compliant working environment
Experience as a Plant Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or similar
Strong mechanical and industrial equipment knowledge
Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with conveyors, shredders, balers or similar equipment advantageous
Ability to work safely in a busy operational environment
Proactive and reliable approach
Good communication and teamwork
Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
Relevant mechanical engineering or plant maintenance qualification advantageous
Waste, recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying or heavy industry experience beneficial
