Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Hayes, London
Department:
Maintenance & Facilities
Reporting to:
Maintenance & Facilities Manager

About the Role
An established industrial organisation is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide mechanical maintenance and electrical support within its maintenance function. The role is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment and facility areas to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities
⦁ Carry out maintenance and repair of all plant equipment and facility areas to agreed standards, with the ability to diagnose and rectify detailed faults.
⦁ Complete daily inspections and statutory checks on machinery and equipment, in line with skills and authorisations held.
⦁ Work a shift pattern and provide out-of-hours call-out support when required.
⦁ Proactively identify and request spare parts within appropriate timescales.
⦁ Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health & safety, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
⦁ Maintain awareness of responsibilities under environmental policies and procedures.

Education & Qualifications
⦁ Mechanical or electrical qualification preferred.
⦁ Apprenticeship background desirable but not essential.

Experience & Technical Knowledge
⦁ Proven experience in a similar plant or industrial maintenance role.
⦁ Mechanical and/or electrical background.
⦁ Experience working at heights.
⦁ Knowledge of PVC pipework.
⦁ Good understanding of pumps and motors.
⦁ Desirable experience with gas ovens, chiller units, and rectifiers.
⦁ Desirable knowledge of air handling units and air conditioning systems.

Personal Attributes
⦁ Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
⦁ Competent in the safe use of tools and equipment.
⦁ Capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision.
⦁ Resilient and able to consistently deliver required outcomes.
⦁ Confident liaising with contractors on site.

Working Conditions
⦁ No direct reports.
⦁ Role is based on a regulated industrial site with strict safety requirements.
⦁ Flexibility required, including occasional overtime and weekend working.
⦁ Exposure to greases, oils, and industrial materials.
⦁ Training provided for the use of overhead cranes.
⦁ Manual handling is a key aspect of the role.
⦁ Regular use of hand tools and power tools.
⦁ High standards of housekeeping and workspace organisation are expected.

Additional Requirements
⦁ Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
⦁ Completion of mandatory training as required.
⦁ Ability to stand for prolonged periods, with scheduled breaks.
⦁ Role involves lifting heavy components.
⦁ Requires good physical strength to handle maintenance components.

Contact us on:

Max Hawkins
- Callum Wallis