Maintenance Engineer

Cheltenham
3 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer
Cheltenham

Days
Up to £50 000 including Call out rotation (1 week in 4)

Are you an experienced & hard-working engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a secure industry?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to maintaining and optimising production machinery, AD process equipment, and water treatment systems, ensuring smooth operations and efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Always Follow and uphold Health & Safety standards.
Perform planned maintenance and document corrective actions using a digital maintenance system.
Respond promptly to breakdowns, minimising downtime, and ensuring high-quality repairs.
Plan and execute maintenance and improvement works, working closely with suppliers to source critical components.
Monitor stock levels, ensuring essential spare parts are available for rapid response.
Supervise contractors, ensuring all work complies with safety regulations and approved RAMS.
Oversee pump repairs, refurbishments, installations, and fabrication work.
Assist with project work and collaborate with the Engineering Manager on key initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Engineering qualification or time-served experience in a similar role.
2-3 years hands-on engineering experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
A valid driving licence.
Familiarity with pneumatic systems, water treatment systems, PUWER, and Electricity at Work Regulations.
Proficiency in using Maintenance Management Systems.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet.
Ability to work at heights and in various environments.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience in the food or energy industry.
Knowledge of steam systems.
Welding ability.
IOSH certification.

Additional Requirements

Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

If you're a proactive Engineer looking for a new challenge in a forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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