Job Description

Company Overview

The AMES group is a market leader in the garden landscaping products industry, specializing in a diverse range of outdoor products including decorative aggregates, wooden outdoor items, pots, water fountains, outdoor heating, and paving. Our mission is to provide high-quality products to leading gardening retailers across the UK and Europe.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team in the UK. To maintain / develop and improve the existing manufacturing platforms and facilities for the Ames Companies UK at Pollington - a hands-on role focussed on maintaining and optimising existing equipment, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions to improve the safety, quality, cost performance of the business.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment and systems. Knowledge of electrical system preferred but not essential. Diagnose root causes of failures and develop long-term corrective solutions. Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Utilising company systems to record and track preventative processes and completion. Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and safety. Development of self and team to improve skills and knowledge of Process development and engineering and self-sufficiency of team. Design, plan, and implement mechanical improvements and upgrades. Collaborate with production, operations, and wider team to optimise processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, modifications, and improvements. Update and utilise company CMMS system to record work completed, actions and history - utilise system to provide reports of performance and local KPIs. Operate within budgets, utilise company ERP systems to track orders and receipts. Engage company OEM providers for support and development of plant, evaluating new opportunities and ensure best cost solutions. Engage with wider project ownership for develop and plant and facilities. Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification (HND/HNC acceptable with relevant experience). Proven experience in mechanical maintenance roles, preferably within manufacturing, processing, or processing industry. Strong understanding of mechanical drives, rotating equipment, and process engineering principles. Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Hands-on experience with fault finding, repair, and reliability engineering. Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) is desirable. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small, multi-skilled team environment.

Call-To-Action

If you are ready to take your engineering skills to the next level and contribute to an innovative company, we invite you to apply today! Join us at AMES group where your expertise will make a difference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Goole DN14 0BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is CBM? What method should be used for Root Cause Analysis? Do you have CMMS experience, and if so which one?
Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 2 years (preferred) CMMS: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person