Skilled Plant Engineer (Night Shift)

Our processing plant and team of operatives are growing and, as a result, we need to expand our team of plant engineers to be able to carry out proactive preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to our plant machinery on the night shift.

The role

• carry out inspection and service routines, repairs and testing of machinery to provide operational continuity
• plan and undertake routine and preventive maintenance works as required, liaising with relevant managers to ensure necessary staffing and operational arrangements have been made
• investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and carry out all repairs to manufacturer’s standards
• direct and assist in the cleaning of the MRF in all areas and remove waste within the plant to allow safe and effective maintenance to be carried out
• provide guidance and support to junior colleagues to aid their development

Shift patterns available: Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 6am OR Tuesday to Friday, 8pm to 6am (1 vacancy per shift)

What you need

• relevant qualification in mechanical engineering or similar field, or compensating work experience
• significant experience in a similar role within a workshop environment
• experience repairing and maintaining heavy plant machinery
• ability to diagnose problems and identify preventative measures
• proficient in diagnosis and repairs to hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• excellent communication skills with the ability to build good working relationships at all levels
• welding training and experience would be beneficial, but not essential
• experience working with the recycling, waste, or comparable plant industries would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided

The package

• competitive rate of pay, depending on experience
• 37 hours per week / 4 nights per week, either Mon‑Thu or Tue‑Fri (1 vacancy per shift)
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
• Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical
• Group Life Insurance cover
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free skip offered to employees each year
• Full PPE and uniform supplied
• Discounted gym membership
• Lots of fantastic company events and perks

Our values

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.

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