Maintenance Engineer

The role requires keeping equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition. This includes heavy mobile plant; excavators, wheel loaders, balers and other relevant equipment used within the metal recycling industry.

• The diagnosis and resolution of breakdown problems
• To respond rapidly to breakdowns thereby minimising the period of time any equipment is out of action
• To ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and capable of operating in line with Company standards
• To comply with all machine operating systems
• To keep accurate records of all machinery on site
• To complete and maintain all documentation on the CMMS
• To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required
• To attend progress meetings with line managers as and when required
• To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
• To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment

• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent time keeping and attendance
• A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required
• The ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• An analytical, problem solving approach

• Proven track record of working in a comparable role
• The ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic, mechanical components on heavy machines
• Able to understand technical drawings relating to machinery
• Competent in lifting and slinging
• A working knowledge of diesel engine maintenance

• NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject
• IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (emails)

• HNC Qualifications In a Relevant Subject Area
• Capable of the diagnosis of component level hydraulic faults
• Ability to operate basic machine shop machinery; lathes, milling machines etc.
• Working knowledge of 3-phase electrics
• The ability to work in a clean room environment

• Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes
• Healthcare plan
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Pension Scheme