At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering with maintenance, repairs, and improvements in a sustainable manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join an innovative company focused on sustainability and Omega-3 product development.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00 per hour with potential for extension and valuable industry experience.
- Other info: Immediate start available; excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or mechanical fitting; good problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Brightwork is recruiting on behalf of our client, an innovative and sustainability-focused manufacturing business, for a Facilities Maintenance Operative / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team on a temporary basis. Operating within a specialist production environment, our client is a leader in the development of sustainable Omega-3 products, utilising by-products from the whisky industry to create high-value ingredients. They are currently seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to support the smooth operation of their facility through a variety of maintenance, repair, and engineering support tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the engineering team with day-to-day maintenance activities across the site
- Carrying out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on production equipment
- Assisting with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair work
- Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Conducting general repairs to machinery, equipment, and site facilities
- Replacing worn or damaged mechanical components
- Supporting equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects
- Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and potential equipment failures
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within engineering and production areas
- Working in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a maintenance, mechanical fitting, facilities, engineering, or handyman role
- Experience working within manufacturing, production, industrial, engineering, or process environments
- Practical experience using a range of hand and power tools
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- The ability to carry out repairs and maintenance tasks with minimal supervision
- A flexible and proactive attitude with a willingness to support multiple departments as required
- Good awareness of health and safety procedures
Desirable experience includes:
- A recognised mechanical engineering, maintenance, or fitting qualification
- Experience within food production, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting site facilities and engineering functions within a production setting
Key Information and Benefits:
- £16.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8-hour shifts
- Immediate start available
- Temporary assignment running until the end of November
- Potential extension through to the Christmas period
- Opportunity to work within an innovative and growing sustainable manufacturing environment
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team
- Excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience
- Potential for additional opportunities within the business for successful candidates
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and reliable maintenance professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the effective operation of a modern production facility while gaining experience within a business focused on sustainability and innovation.
