Acknowledging that a child has grown up is never easy

Thirty-five years ago, I set up my first recruitment agency in Braintree Essex. A young woman with a dream, a bucket full of energy, a passion for recruitment and, probably, a lot of naivety! Today the dream has become a reality. The energy and passion are still there, although they are expressed more quietly. The naivety, went a long time ago but has not been completely replaced by cynicism!

Today, the Just Recruitment Group is a multi-branch agency with a turnover of more than £15,000,000. It is the flag ship business in a string of agencies that cover General Recruitment, Education, Social Care and Executive Search. It is a child that has come of age; but it is still very much my child.

I have built other businesses that, when the opportunity arose, I sold. Just is different though. As I said earlier, it’s my child. We have built a team that shares a culture and a business ethos. Many of that team have been with me for very nearly the entire journey. Any exit plan I considered had to have the team at its core. That is why I have decided to move the ownership of the group into an Employee Owned Trust (EOT). A Trust that will run the business for the benefit of the employees.

I, and the board of directors, will stay in place for the next few years; to allow the orderly transformation of the business into an Employee Owned Company. It’s as exciting a project as the original creation of the business. What the next 35 years holds for Just Recruitment, I don’t know. What I do know is that I am handing it over to the best people available.

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Jobs currently available

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their long-standing team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to provide a knowledgeable, safe, cost effective, efficient multi-skilled maintenance service to the site that adheres to all engineering/electrical standards and procedures for compliance with statutory and business requirements.

Key duties include:

Undertaking maintenance activities on all buildings, plant and services in a safe and cost-effective manner through effective maintenance programs, ensuring traceable and auditable records are maintained.
Ensuring the changes to plant and infrastructure are adequately managed via the Management of Change site procedure.
Ensuring that all engineering/maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant site and regulatory regulations.
Identifying, ordering and supporting the business in ordering parts or services required to satisfy the day-to-day engineering requirements of the business, and to manage/control the level of spares to be held on-site as deemed necessary.
Undertaking and supporting the coordination and implementation of any capital projects or site improvement works, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Working with Site Management, Production and Technical teams to identify plant efficiency and minimise processing times, ensuring data is recorded to enable analysis to take place.
Utilising the computerised Maintenance System to work effectively, ensuring schedule adherence and updating all maintenance records in a timely manner.
Undertaking failure mode investigations to identify root cause failures and document.
Ensuring all engineering contractors meet the agreed standards and competencies required to carry out maintenance and engineering tasks on-site.
Performing all duties in compliance with all EHS, business conduct policies, guidelines, and local Life Saving Rules at all times.

Key requirements for the role:

Recognised apprenticeship or ONC/Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
3 years’ experience working in manufacturing environments.
Experience in fault identification/repairing, and maintaining motors, instruments and control panels.
Undertake basic welding tasks.
Experience in repairing effluent/water pumps.
Broad knowledge of pneumatic, air logic, pressure and hydraulic systems.
Willingness to gain skills in electrical fault-finding and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents and drawings.
Experience of working in Zoned Areas, and knowledge of ATEX Equipment.
IOSH trained in Working Safely.
Mobile boom and scissor lift trained.
Gas Safe / Gas qualification.

This is a full-time permanent role on a 2 shift rotating pattern:

Mon – 6.15 am – 2.00 pm, Tues - Thurs – 5.45 am – 2.00 pm, Fri – 5.45 am – 1.15 pm, each day with 2 x half-hour paid breaks, total 39.5 hours.
Mon – Thurs – 1.30 pm – 9.45 pm, Fri – 12.15 pm – 7.15 pm, each day with 2 x half hour paid breaks, total 40.5 hours.

This role offers a stable team environment, along with opportunities to progress and develop your skills.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.