Plant Maintenance Engineer

Daniel Owen
Hayes, Greater London
13 months ago
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Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full time, Variable Days

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to £34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

We are seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide general mechanical maintenance and electrical support within our maintenance department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facility areas, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and repair all equipment and facility areas to agreed standard, with the ability to identify detailed faults.
Complete daily checks to machines and equipment, including statuary checks, within skills capabilities and skills approvals.
To work shift and provide out of hour call in support.
Identify spares required in proactive timescales.
All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety, Environmental Regulations and Company procedures.
An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

Preferred mechanical or electrical qualification
Apprenticeship preferred but not essential
Extensive experience preferably within a similar role within plant maintenance
Mechanical/electrical background
Working at heights
Knowledge of pipework (PVC)
Good understanding of pumps & motors
Preferred understanding of gas ovens / chiller units / rectifiers
Preferred understanding of air handling units / air conditioning
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner
Ability to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision
Copes well under pressure and can deliver what is required
Can deal with contractors whilst on site

Working Conditions:

The position requires understanding of working conditions and environment in a COMAH SITE.
The position requires from time-to-time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.
The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.
The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.
The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.
The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.
The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a high standard.

Compliance and Onboarding:

Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted
Mandatory Training will be required
The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.
The position requires the applicant to use maintenance components requiring good physical strength.

Benefits of the Role:

Competitive Salary Package
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Discounted Flight Benefits
Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
Seasonal Company Events

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Plant Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed)

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