Facilities Maintenance Operative/Handyman

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.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Technician, Handyman, Maintenance Operative, Engineering Technician, or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative.

Your Time at Work

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

Our Perfect Worker

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.

About Brightwork

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Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.