Maintenance Engineer

Our client
Our client is ahigh volume manufacturer in the North East operating within a highly automated, technically advanced production environment. With significant recent investment in technology, systems and people, the business is entering aperiod of sustained growth and transformation, with a clear focus on improving operational performance, reliability and efficiency.
The business is moving toward aproactive, data-driven maintenance strategy, creating a strong opportunity for engineering talent to play a key role in shaping the future of the function.

The opportunity
This is a newly createdMaintenance Engineer role, designed to bridge the gap between reactive maintenance and engineering-led improvement.
You will play a key role in driving equipment reliability and performance, with a particular focus on identifying and eliminating repeat issues.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leadingroot cause analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring equipment failures
• ImprovingOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and uptime
• Using CMMS and operational data to identify trends and implement solutions
• Supporting the transition from reactive toproactive maintenance practices
• Working cross-functionally with production and engineering teams

This is a hands-on but highly analytical role, offering the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategy.
About you

• Electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer from ahigh-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong experience inautomation, robotics and PLC-controlled machinery
• Proven track record inroot cause analysis and problem-solving
• Comfortable working with data to driveperformance improvements and reliability
• Ability to read and interpretelectrical schematics and fault find effectively
• Ideally HND or degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in improving how things work
• Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and challenge where needed

If you’re looking to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact on performance and be part of a business in growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.