Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Barnsley

Shift Pattern: Continental (12 hour shifts)

Salary: £47,000 plus + OT + bonus based on company performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day project works, preventative maintenance, and breakdowns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the technical team to learn the functions of all machines.
• Conduct mechanical tasks such as drilling, tapping, dies, files, measurements, bearings, ultrasonic welders, pneumatic cylinders, gearboxes, etc.
• Operate machinery in the workshop, including surface grinders, lathes, millers, pillar drills, grinders, pedestal grinders, and hydraulic presses.
• Read and understand various electrical schematic drawings.
• Understand different types of circuits and components (3-phase, single phase, 24v).

Qualifications & Skills:

• GCSE’s or equivalent.
• HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum level 3 BETEC in engineering.
• Experience in fault finding.
• Experience in using workshop machinery.

Requirements:

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.