GMP Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a well‑established and reputable manufacturer within the industrial and production sector. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis based in the Herefordshire area.
This is a day shift role, working Monday to Friday from 09:00 – 17:00.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining plant, equipment and site infrastructure through a combination of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and safe, efficient operations.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe working environment at all times, complying fully with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Carry out routine inspections of plant and equipment to identify potential issues.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with schedules.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise disruption to production.
- Maintain plant and equipment to a safe and operational standard at all times.
- Support installation of new machinery and equipment, including both mechanical and electrical work.
- Carry out general repairs and maintenance of site facilities and infrastructure.
- Manage and monitor critical spare parts, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance workshop and work areas.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities, including PPM and reactive repairs.
- Liaise with and supervise external contractors on site, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and parts lists for planned maintenance and improvement works.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience within a maintenance or engineering role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
- Good understanding of plant and process equipment.
- Experience working with plastics, polymers, or PVC‑based manufacturing processes.
- Previous involvement in contractor management and site projects.
- Formal engineering or maintenance qualification (desirable).
- Electrical qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent (preferred).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and working to maintenance schedules.
AN IMMEDIATE START MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
If this Maintenance Engineer role sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click apply or contact us directly for further information.
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