Maintenance Engineer Preston

Preston, Lancashire

Meatex Trading Ltd.
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Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager - We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help support the Engineering Operations on our Shifts 1 & 2 Retail Production Department. We welcome recently qualified candidates starting out in their career who want to develop and progress with the business.

The hours of week will be:

Shift 1

Monday 6am - 6:30pm

Tuesday 6am - 6:30pm

Sunday 6am - 3pm (overtime required if production runs on).

OR Shift 2

Thursday 6am - 6:30pm

Friday 6am - 6:30pm

Saturday 6am - 12.30pm (overtime required if production runs on).

The pay rate = 39hrs £18 per hour basic rate + all overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate

Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs in the production departments
  • Support the Engineering/Production operations as required
  • Moving and re-installing of machinery when needed
  • Machine change overs and set ups
  • Carry out check sheets as required
  • Liaising with external contractors when necessary
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with key site personnel
  • Mentoring and training of single skilled engineers
  • Adhering to Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation
Qualifications
  • Multi-skilled engineers ideally with both electrical and mechanical experience
  • Proven track record in a multi-skilled engineering position
  • Recognised engineering qualifications e.g. 17th Edition
  • Be comfortable in working a meat processing environment
  • Ability to work independently and proactively, using own initiative to solve problems
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to do additional hours as and when required to meet business demands
  • The ability to weld would be an advantage (although full training will be given)

Pension Scheme

Professional development + growth opportunities

Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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