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Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment
Runcorn
2 weeks ago
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A globally recognised chemical manufacturer, located in the Runcorn area of Cheshire, is seeking a mechanically-biasedMaintenance Engineerto join their team. This newly created position has arisen as a result of increased operational demand and continued business growth.

Operating in over 80 countries, the company produces high-performance raw materials that serve a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, energy, and pharmaceuticals.

Salary and Benefits of the Maintenance Engineer

  • Annual Salary: Between £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
  • 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays): Increasing with years of service
  • Competitive Company Pension: Employee Contribution – 6%, Employer Contribution – 10%
  • Full Funded Private Health Care
  • Service-Related Awards

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be joining an already established engineering department, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. The purpose of this role is to ensure all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard and in line with Safety and Compliance of the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a key user of the (CMMS) and be accountable for completing high quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to schedule and delivering reactive maintenance across the site.
  • Delivering maintenance on site facilities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
  • Diagnose and repair equipment failures promptly to minimize production downtime followed by Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to site statutory safety requirements and regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Be a key contact on site when liaising with contractors during breakdown/repair work or planned maintenance following the company’s permit to work standards at all times.

Essential Criteria for the Maintenance Engineer

  • Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Or related / equivalent field)
  • Experience of working within Process Manufacturing fields – Ideally within Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or Food Manufacturing.
  • A minimum of five years hand-on, industry-based experience as a Maintenance Engineer.
  • Mechanical Bias with knowledge of Electrical Systems.
  • Experience of working with screw feed systems, pneumatics, vacuum pumps and motor/gearbox assemblies.
  • Vast experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Software).

Further Information on the Role

  • Monday – Friday: Days Based Role
  • 8am – 5pm Monday- Thursday
  • 30pm Finish on A Friday
  • Fully Site Based

How to Apply

Apply Direct:To apply for the position of Maintenance Engineer, please submit your CV for review.


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