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 siteCarrying out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on production equipmentAssisting with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair workUsing hand and power tools safely and effectivelyConducting general repairs to machinery, equipment, and site facilitiesReplacing worn or damaged mechanical componentsSupporting equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projectsIdentifying and reporting maintenance issues and potential equipment failuresMaintaining high standards of housekeeping within engineering and production areasWorking 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 roleExperience working within manufacturing, production, industrial, engineering, or process environmentsPractical experience using a range of hand and power toolsGood mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsThe ability to carry out repairs and maintenance tasks with minimal supervisionA flexible and proactive attitude with a willingness to support multiple departments as requiredGood awareness of health and safety proceduresDesirable experience includes:A recognised mechanical engineering, maintenance, or fitting qualificationExperience within food production, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environmentsExperience supporting site facilities and engineering functions within a production setting
Key Information and Benefits
£16.00 per hourMonday to Friday8-hour shiftsImmediate start availableTemporary assignment running until the end of NovemberPotential extension through to the Christmas periodOpportunity to work within an innovative and growing sustainable manufacturing environmentSupportive and collaborative engineering teamExcellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experiencePotential 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 -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.