Maintenance Engineer

BJ60 - Maintenance EngineerLocation: BedfordSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per AnnumWorking Hours: Monday - FridayOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client based in Bedford. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a multi-national company with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.Our client offers easy-to-use textile services that ensure safe and hygienic solutions for the best possible customer experience. This role is pivotal in ensuring minimal disruption to the laundry’s function and keeping operations running.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for carrying out and planning (in co-operation with his/her supervisor) of corrective maintenance, failure monitoring and reporting of any disturbances in machines or processes.
• Is responsible for maintaining proper condition of the buildings, machines, equipment and outdoor areas of the laundry.
• Is responsible for the order and cleanliness of the premises and areas dedicated to maintenance work
• Is responsible for storage of spare parts and maintenance tools as well as for the order and cleanliness of their storage.
• Is responsible for authorisation of hot work permits.
• Is responsible for compiling, training and monitoring of operational inspection instructions of machines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Have a formal mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent standard of professional qualification.
• Engineer fitter education/experience (desirable/advantage).
• Automation fitter education/experience (desirable/advantage).
• Over 3 years work experience in an equivalent position.
• Proficient in basic IT programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and Internet).
• Hot work card or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexible work ethic as there may be requirements to provide cover at other site
• Attentive and active in monitoring production activities.
• Systematic, persistent and methodical.

BJ60 - Maintenance EngineerLocation: BedfordSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per AnnumWorking Hours: Monday - Friday