Job Description:

6 Month FTC

A leading global manufacturer within the chemical and agricultural sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will support production continuity during an exciting period of expansion and site transition following significant investment into a new manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a well-established production environment with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across the site
• Responding safely and efficiently to equipment breakdowns
• Following Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and Permit to Work systems
• Supporting plant reliability and contributing to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
• Assisting with operational continuity during site transition activities

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 minimum in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of relay logic and PLC fault finding
• Experience working with fluid-transfer pumps including centrifugal and progressing cavity pumps
• Understanding of LOTO, PUWER, and LOLER regulations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills and experience using CMMS systems
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• IPAF 3B licence
• Welding and fabrication experience
• COMAH site experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives