Handy Person/Engineering Assistant

HANDY PERSON / ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Location: Halifax HX3
Contract: 6 Month Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £14.00 – £14.50 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Major Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in the Halifax area who are looking to add a Handy Person / Engineering Assistant on a 6 month fixed term contract.

This is a hands-on, varied role designed to support the Engineering team and help maintain an organised, efficient and safe factory environment. The successful candidate will assist with a range of practical maintenance and site upkeep tasks, helping to relieve pressure on the engineering team and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

The position will involve a mix of indoor and outdoor work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied role and taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Engineering team with general maintenance tasks
• Assisting with basic machine repairs (with guidance from engineers when required)
• Supporting factory organisation and tidiness across production and engineering areas
• Hanging and installing new signage around the factory where required
• Carrying out general housekeeping across the factory and work areas
• Painting and minor refurbishment work where needed
• Tidying and organising cables and pipework using clips and fixings
• Supporting grounds maintenance and external site upkeep
• Carrying out general maintenance and upkeep around the site
• Acting as a link between Production and Engineering teams to help keep operations flowing efficiently
• Identifying and reporting any maintenance issues or potential hazards

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be practical, reliable and proactive, with a willingness to support different departments when needed.

Previous experience in one of the following roles would be beneficial:

• Handy Person
• Maintenance Assistant
• Engineering Assistant
• Facilities or Site Maintenance Operative

Key skills and qualities:

• Hands-on approach with good practical skills
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
• Comfortable using basic tools and equipment
• Organised and proactive attitude
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and safety-conscious

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