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Maintenance Engineer - Contract- FMCG Manufacturing

Rothwell, City and Borough of Leeds
4 days ago
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Maintenance Engineer Leeds Yorkshire needed for hands on role in production/ factory - must come from a process or manufacturing background needed for a world class manufacturer that has an impeccable reputation and high standards however still hasn't lost its friendly culture and strong teamwork ethic. The company invest heavily in their staff and sites with world leading technology/ machinery and training.

Maintenance Engineer Leeds will be 4 on 4 off days/ nights

6 months minimum contract, likely to be 12-18 months+

Circa £38ph umbrella on contract

Maintenance Engineer duties;

Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery across the whole site and process plant
Working on project related work to improve machinery and efficiency in a busy environment
Fault find on machinery and repair
Used to working with pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc.
Keep downtime to minimumRequirements for Maintenance Engineer

A formal engineering (mechanical or electrical) qualification to at least City & Guilds level 2, NVQ level 3 or equivalent with corresponding practical experience.
Good working knowledge of automated systems/ production machinery
From a manufacturing background
Mechanical or Electrical proven experienceMaintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Maintenance Technician position or find out more details then please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or simply click apply below.

Proactive (about us)

Specialising in FMCG Manufacturing, with an additional growing presence across pharmaceutical, injection moulding and household care. Proactive's FMCG division is broken into four niche and specialist teams; Engineering, Operations (Technical, Production) and Senior Appointments.

Operating from a network of offices, covering London, Surrey, Birmingham, Manchester and USA Proactive supply permanent and contract workforce to clients nationwide. Utilising a long track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges that you currently face, working alongside you to find the right role.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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