Job Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
  

• Permanent role
• Washington Location
• £17.03 per hour
• 39-hour week
• Day Shift Only - Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-12pm
• Overtime paid at time and ½ (usually 2 hours every Friday afternoon 12pm-2pm)
• 23 days plus statutory equates to 31 days holiday
• Monthly paid
• Access to full sick pay benefits after 1 years’ service
• Onsite free physio
• 1 x life assurance
• Health care package
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple departments and gain broad exposure
• Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance
• Opportunities for development and progression within the engineering function
• As an equal opportunity’s inclusive employer, we are happy to consider suitable candidates at all levels and stage within their career. Happy to consider candidates transitioning their career from other engineering functions

  
  
THE BUSINESS
  
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Person to work for our Manufacturing based client based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. The role is day shift only.
  
The role would suit someone with general mechanical skills and some minor electrical knowledge to aid the up-keep of production-based machinery aiding a manufacturing process. Candidates must hold hydraulic, pneumatic knowledge and be proficient with a range of hand tools to change dies and aid machine set up, as well as deliver maintenance activities.
  
The role of work is not heavy as it forms a light manufacturing industry and the role is well supported via outside contractor services. The business is long since established and in the main the repair processes are not overly complex.  There is plenty of support available with the role.
  
We are seeking someone skilled within maintenance to repair, service, and maintain production equipment and site infrastructure using appropriate tools and materials. This role is critical to ensuring minimal disruption to operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting continuous production within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to breakdowns, maintaining equipment performance, and supporting operational changes such as equipment reconfiguration, while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards.
  
  
THE ROLE
  

• Carry out production breakdown maintenance, repairing or replacing equipment in line with the breakdown request system
• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Maintaining chain driven conveyor belt systems
• Fixing air fed power tools
• Working to aid the basic up-keep and repair of packaging equipment, hydraulic punches and dies, saws, etc.
• Changing dies and aiding machine set up
• Working to strip and repair parts – relocate bench areas and improve operator work stations
• Working with single phase and 3 phase systems and delivering basic wiring
• Accurately record downtime and associated data for all maintenance activities
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Organise and coordinate contractors and suppliers as required
• Manage inventory within the workshop
• Follow all work instructions, safe working procedures and company policies
• Handle and store materials safely to prevent harm or damage
• Maintain a safe, compliant working environment at all times

  
  
  
THE PERSON
  

• Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, or equivalent Level 2 NVQ/BTEC with appropriate length of service
• Mechanical bias
• Element of Electrical Multi-skilling - Basic electrical skills – cabling and wiring – single phase/3 phase systems
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to maintain chain conveyor systems and work with motors
• Experience in breakdown maintenance and equipment repair
• Understanding of production processes and quality standards

  
  
TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group