Maintenance Engineer

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The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer preferably with a full range of skills including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Ideally from a heavy industry background, you will cooperate with existing staff to plan and carry out the maintenance requirements of the business to ensure maximum production. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established profitable business.

The Business:

Established over 60 years ago and based in Gloucester Avon Metals Ltd is a highly respected manufacturer of high-grade aluminium casting alloys, master alloys and grain refining products all in accordance with internationally recognised specifications. We have an international customer base, and are widely regarded as an important global metals trader

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of our maintenance team you will work alongside our existing engineers in carrying out routine maintenance and repairs, breakdowns and general upgrading works, in a safe and efficient manner.
Liaise closely with our operations and production managers to ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to high standards and breakdowns are dealt with in a timely fashion.

Skills and Experience required:

Mechanical background - FLT/Grab repairs
Experience working with motors, conveyers, casting tracks, Hydraulics & pneumatics.
Proven experience working in a similar role, within a fast-paced production environment
Highly organised and able to multitask under pressure
A good understanding of costs, quantities, timescales, and contract terms for any work undertaken
A professional and positive attitude to work
Proven ability to communicate at all levels
Proactive and self-motivated
Good computer skills
Flexible approach to working hours as operations are 24 hours a day and there will be a requirement to carry out maintenance responsibilities around production

Additional Information:

Hourly paid on a four-weekly cycle
Annual bonus based upon performance and company profitability
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Please email a comprehensive CV and covering letter stating: -

Previous work experience
Evidence of the required skills listed above
Highest level of qualifications
Latest rate of pay/salary
Current availability
NOTE - All applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance

Experience:
Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Maintenance Engineer
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Location:
Gloucester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Trades & Services

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