Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Rotherham
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Maintenance Engineer
Full Time
£40,000 - £42,000 + Overtime Opportunities
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-owned business operating within the specialist metals sector, supplying high-value materials to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.
Working with UK and international customers, the business plays an important role in the recycling, reprocessing, and supply of specialist alloys used in the manufacture of critical engineered components. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a busy processing facility. This is a varied role combining site maintenance, equipment upkeep, and operational support within a specialist manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across site facilities and equipment
Inspecting and maintaining electrical systems within the building
Maintaining processing equipment to minimise downtime
Working closely with the maintenance team to ensure consumables and spare parts stock levels are maintained
Recording maintenance activities and equipment history
Identifying and implementing improvements to equipment and processes
Supporting site operations, including:
Loading and unloading containers
Sorting and preparing materials for processing and dispatch
Operating equipment such as plasma cutters, shot blasting machinery, and shears
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
Supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Health & Safety standards across the site
What We're Looking For
While we don't expect candidates to have every skill listed, successful applicants will ideally demonstrate a combination of the following:
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous maintenance experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Ability to carry out both mechanical and basic electrical maintenance
Proactive and practical approach to problem solving
Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
Desirable Experience
Experience working with processing equipment or heavy plant machinery
Knowledge of maintenance planning and record keeping systems
FLT (Forklift Truck) or materials handling experience
Experience within metal processing or recycling environments
Personal Attributes
Reliable and self-motivated
Strong attention to detail
Practical, adaptable, and willing to support across different departments
Excellent awareness of Health & Safety requirements
Salary & Benefits
£40,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Overtime opportunities available
Quarterly and annual bonus schemes
Private healthcare
Life insurance
On-site gym facilities
Holiday reward scheme
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday:
7:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday:
6:00am - 1:30pm or 7:00am - 2:30pm
(All shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break.)
Flexibility may be required to meet business needs.
Why Apply?
Join a stable and growing family-owned business
Varied role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects
Long-term career opportunity within a specialist and high-value manufacturing sector
Excellent benefits package and overtime potential