Factory Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Technician)

About the Role

You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of our industrial plant operations. Working the afternoon/evening shift, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, servicing, and mechanical troubleshooting of our production and recycling equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative maintenance and routine equipment servicing to ensure optimal plant reliability.
• Performing mechanical fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Providing technical support and maintenance for industrial recycling and manufacturing equipment, including extruders, conveyors, shredders, granulators, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cooling systems, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and operational equipment issues efficiently within a fast-paced production environment.
• Assessing and estimating material costs and quantities, and machinery requirements to support maintenance planning, equipment procurement, and operational continuity across the production facility.
• Ensuring strict compliance with workplace health and safety standards and operational procedures at all times.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in manufacturing, industrial processing, recycling, or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience in carrying out preventative maintenance, equipment servicing, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of industrial plant operations and complex mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience working with industrial processing equipment, including conveyors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and overall operational performance.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• A relevant Mechanical Engineering Technician qualification or equivalent.
• A trade qualification in mechanical, industrial, or maintenance disciplines.

How to Apply

If you possess the required skills and experience and are looking to advance your career with a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by email to: [email protected]