Site Maintenance Engineer
19 days ago
Knottingley
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This vacancy has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting the company's commitment to developing and progressing its employees. \n Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving plant reliability, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency. \n This is a predominantly mechanical role (around 90%), so we're looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background. Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is highly desirable, along with a basic understanding of fault finding on control systems. You'll be involved in maintaining and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment\n, • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults\n, • Service, maintain and overhaul machinery\n, • Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems\n, • Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions\n, • Support continuous improvement and maintenance systems\n, • Ensure all work is completed in line with Health, Safety & Environmental standards\n, • Work proactively to minimise downtime and improve performance\n\n \n About You \n\n • Previous work experience in a similar maintenance role\n, • Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics & pneumatics\n, • Experience with fabrication and welding is desirable\n, • Positive, proactive and flexible approach\n\n \n Working Hours \n\n • Rotating 3-shift pattern (days, afternoons, nights)\n, • " Rotating 3-shift pattern (Days, Afternoons, Nights)\n, • " Monday to Thursday:\n, • Days: 6:00am - 2:00pm\n, • Afternoons: 2:00pm - 10:00pm\n, • Nights: 10:00pm - 6:00am\n, • " Friday (short shift):\n, • Days: 6:00am - 1:00pm\n, • Afternoons: 11:00am - 6:00pm\n, • Nights: 6:00pm - 12:00am\n\n 40 hours per week