Maintenance Assistant

Job title:

Maintenance Assistant

Company

Regional Recruitment Services

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Derby
Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
Type: Permanent Job
Start Date: ImmediateWe are hiring for a Maintenance Assistant to undertake maintenance support work at a structural steelwork manufacturing facility in Derby. This role is based within a dynamic and fast-paced production environment where you will be an essential part of the team, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the factory’s machinery and equipment.Duties of a Maintenance Assistant
You will be working as part of the Maintenance team and will be responsible for:

• Assisting with routine maintenance tasks and service-related duties to support production.
• Supporting the implementation of preventative maintenance programmes, ensuring equipment is operating efficiently.
• Assisting in reactive day-to-day maintenance, including dealing with electrical motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Providing support during emergency breakdowns, including out-of-hours assistance when necessary.
• Helping monitor and adjust equipment and processes to ensure high-quality production outcomes.
• Assisting in the procurement of parts and spares, adhering to cost-effectiveness and budget guidelines.

Skills and Experience of a Maintenance Assistant
As a Maintenance Assistant, you need to have experience with:

• Basic mechanical and electrical systems.
• Using hand tools and testing equipment safely.
• Understanding and adhering to Health & Safety guidelines.

It would be beneficial to the Maintenance Assistant role if you also had:

• Good communication skills, particularly in written and verbal English.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machinery, including fault finding and basic maintenance.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Access to reliable transport. The client’s site is accessible via car, public transport, walking, or cycling.

About the Client
Our client is a leading provider of structural steel and timber-steel hybrid solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. They are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis, with excellent opportunities for career progression. This client’s facility in Derby includes amenities such as a canteen, smoking area, free car parking, and a locker room.Next Steps
Apply to this Maintenance Assistant role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Engineering team on 0116 262 3733.If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website (regionalrecruitment.co.uk).

Expected salary

Location

Derby

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 01:26:41 GMT

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