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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Biased)

£37,5000 plus overtime and annual bonus

Bedford

Permanent

A Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer is required by a long established and respected Engineering and Manufacturing Company.

Basic Function

This interesting and varied “hands on” role involves working with a variety of different engineering machinery, fixing breakdowns, following monthly maintenance schedules. Both mechanical and some electrical skills and experience are required however this role will be more Mechanical biased.

You must be able to work within a team, either in the main production area or if applicable on a client’s site and be aware of all aspects including Health & Safety, Production, Inspection and Discipline.

General Objectives and Responsibilities

* Maintaining various site machinery including Machine Shop Mills, Lathes, and Drills/ Sheet-Metal & Fabricating machines including hand tools, polishers, heaters etc.

* Assembling and fitting new equipment.

* Carrying out electrical works around our site.

* Plumbing.

* Cover general site maintenance and breakdowns.

* To carry out a policy of quality engineering when working in the factory / on site.

* To maintain standards on safety, hygiene, discipline, attendance, and good time keeping.

You would be contracted to work 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday with a 10 minute break 10.00 am - 10.10 am and ½ hour lunch-break 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm.

Working Hours:

Monday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm

Tuesday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Wednesday/Thursday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm

Friday 7.30 am - 12 noon (unless working overtime).

Overtime is generally available paid at 1.5 times hourly rate Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. It is expected that a reasonable amount of overtime be worked as requested by Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits:

Subsidised drinks and snacks are available from vending machines

Annual Bonus based on Company Performance

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 25 with service)

Life Assurance

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Workwear

Staff Meals/Events