About the Role
Our client, a leading facilities and engineering services provider, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their night-shift team on a key client site. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically strong, proactive engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance support.
You will work as part of a team of two during the night shift, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks across a variety of building, plant, and production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver planned preventative maintenance across building systems, plant, and production equipment.
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Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
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Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on a range of mechanical equipment.
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Follow all Method Statements and Risk Assessments to maintain compliance and safe working practices.
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Maintain strong working relationships with on-site staff and colleagues.
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Keep logbooks, shift handover notes, and client reporting systems updated and accurate.
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Identify and report potential hazards promptly.
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Be flexible in supporting overtime requirements when needed.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Good communication skills, both written and spoken, with strong maths and IT competency.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Solid mechanical maintenance background with experience in both PPM and reactive work.
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Excellent fault-finding skills.
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Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a maintenance environment.
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Calm under pressure, well organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
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Comfortable working at height.
Desirable:
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Experience with cranes.
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Multiskilled background (electrical, fabric, water hygiene, carpentry, painting, etc.).
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Formal Health & Safety training, Legionella Awareness, or IPAF certification.
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Willingness to learn and develop further technical knowledge