Site Location: Merseyside Galvanizing Ltd, Liverpool, L19 8JA
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join our busy team at Merseyside Galvanizing Ltd, Liverpool, L19 8JA. We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 14 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process.
You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you opportunities and development for the whole of your career!
We pride ourselves on caring for each other, with fairness and trust at our core. If you have similar values, you might find us to be a great place to work.
What’s the role?
As the Maintenance Engineer, you will help to deliver our Company’s mission being the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’ through ensuring the safe and efficient working of plant and equipment at our Merseyside site.
Main responsibilities
- Put Safety First – Operating safe working practices within the work environment.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance of equipment and facilities.
- Undertake any maintenance operations at site.
- Assure information required for the Engineering Management System is inputted correctly.
- Conducting electrical diagnostic and fault‑finding activities.
- Responding to equipment breakdowns and resolving related issues.
Who would suit this role?
- Candidates for this role should have experience within an engineering role. They will preferably hold electrical installation and testing qualifications; however electrical maintenance qualifications will be considered.
- This role would suit someone who is organised, self‑motivated, a team‑player, conscientious and has a ‘can‑do’ attitude.
- Must be capable of good communication and cooperation with colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Any previous experience working with overhead cranes/hoists would be beneficial.
What are the benefits?
- A permanent 40‑hour contract, with gross pay between £38,000 – £42,000 per annum. Plus a generous bonus scheme based on the performance of the Company, paying out in July and December.
- On‑call payments for any out‑of‑hours callout work.
- Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement.
- Annual pay reviews.
- 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
- Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
- Company pension scheme beyond the legal minimum requirements.
- Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 3x annual salary.
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
- Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Equipment and PPE provided.
- Annual free flu vaccinations.
- Long service awards.
- Company share purchase opportunity.
- Free parking.
Hours?
40 hours per week which are worked in 8‑hour slots at some point between 06:00 and 22:00, Monday to Friday inclusive.
How to apply?
If this sounds like a job that might be right for you, please click apply! – Application Form
Equal Opportunities
Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.
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