Maintenance Engineer

NEW ROLE Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) Hudds



I’m delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic Client based in Huddersfield, for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their amazing business.



The ideal applicant should be apprentice trained, with good all-round skills, i.e. fitting, turning, milling and welding.



Knowledge of any of the following would be beneficial: overhead traversing gantry cranes, compressors, refrigeration plant, low pressure air blowers, gas-fired combustion equipment, forklift trucks (diesel & electric), pumps, valves and associated systems.



Although the position is more mechanical biased, a suitably experienced electrician would be considered.



✅ Responsibilities:



Working alongside other Maintenance Technicians to complete both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring resources are allocated to priority areas.

Assisting with major breakdowns.

Minimise Plant downtime.

Provide a daily shift report.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of plant and adjacent areas.

Perform other reasonable duties as agreed with management

Perform testing and inspecting of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards

Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff.

Planned preventative maintenance

Implement all mechanical maintenance and corrective works on the site in accordance with Maintenance Instructions, site specific procedures.

Undertake defect surveys on electrical plant and systems and providing reports as requested by engineering management

Assist in other areas of the company when requested by Management.



Personal Attributes:

Hands on approach to Plant maintenance.

Fault finding and diagnostic ability.

Safe approach to all work tasks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Problem solving attitude.

Knowledge/Qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.

Multi skilled engineer in a manufacturing or production environment.

Able to ARC/MMA welding

Ideally multi-skilled

Mechanically biased

Good understanding of pumps and ancillary equipment

18th Edition (but not essential)

Willing to undertake Further Training where needed



A flexible approach to working hours and duties is essential due to the 24hr operation of the plant/process-line



⏰ The hours of work are Hours are Monday – Thursday 8.00-16.30 and Friday 8.00 – 15.30 (Saturdays/emergency call outs as required).



An hourly payrate of up to £18.00 will be offered based upon experience



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