Skilled Plant Engineer (Twilight Shift)
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate DOE
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm
Apply for this role
Skilled Plant Engineer (Twilight Shift)
Our processing plant and team of operatives are growing and, as a result, we need to expand our team of skilled engineers to be able to carry out proactive maintenance and reactive repairs to our plant machinery across all our operating hours.
The role
- plan and undertake inspection and service routines, repairs and testing of machinery, as required to provide operational continuity
- undertake routine and preventative maintenance works as required, liaising with relevant managers to ensure necessary staffing/operational arrangements have been made
- investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and carry out all repairs to manufacturer’s standards
- direct and assist in the cleaning of the MRF in all areas and remove waste within the plant in a safe and efficient manner
- onsite fabrication of steelwork and parts required for repair and maintenance
What you need
- relevant qualification in mechanical engineering or similar field, or compensating work experience
- significant experience in a similar role within a workshop environment
- experience repairing and maintaining heavy plant machinery
- ability to diagnose problems and identify preventative measures
- proficient in diagnosis and repairs to hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
- excellent communications skills with the ability to build good working relationships at all levels
- experience working with the recycling, waste, or comparable plant industries would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
The package
- Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
- 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 3.00pm-11.00pm
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
- Health Care Cash Plan, including dental and optical
- Group Life Insurance cover
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free skip offered to employees each year
- Full PPE and uniform supplied
- Discounted gym membership
- Lots of fantastic company events and perks
Why [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]?
[Employer hidden] was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family-owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.
Our values
[Employer hidden] welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.