Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JDR are delighted to be supporting our Client in Recruiting a Permanent Principal Maintenance Engineer

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Principal Maintenance Engineer (Electro-Mechanical) to join our Client. Working within a busy operational environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile plant and equipment .
This hands-on role involves both scheduled and reactive maintenance, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our state-of-the-art site and helping to minimise downtime across operations.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on operational vehicles and machinery.
Quickly respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective repairs.
Undertake fault finding, troubleshooting and fabrication or modification work where required.
Lead root cause analysis to identify and implement long-term solutions.
Manage contractor activities, ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and permits are in place.
Accurately identify required parts and support efficient inventory management.
Maintain and develop the Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) programme.
Uphold high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and operational discipline.
Liaise effectively with other departments to support site-wide operations.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter.
Strong knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams and contractors.
A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to health and safety.
Full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications
HNC or equivalent.
18th Edition (current).
IOSH Working Safely or similar.
Familiarity with Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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