Maintenance engineer

Major Recruitment are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our client based in the Huddersfield area. The ideal applicant should be apprentice trained, with good all-round skills, i.e. fitting, turning, milling and welding. They should have a minimum of five years #39; experience in a maintenance engineering environment. 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. Electrical knowledge and experience of electro-chemical process plant would be an advantage. Although the position is more mechanical biased, a suitably experienced electrician would be considered. Responsibilities: Responsible to the Maintenance Manager. 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 Preferred (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-lineHours 00-16.30 Monday - Thursday 00- 15.30 Friday Saturday as required Call outs when Needed INDAC