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Maintenance Engineer

Lutterworth
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Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Rugby, Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Leicester, Hinckley, Coventry

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining and servicing high-speed automated machinery, equipment, and robotic systems. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure maximum equipment uptime and efficiency while adhering to safety and performance standards.

Key skills required for the Maintenance Engineer vacancy:

  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on automated production machinery, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing equipment.

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.

  • Work closely with the engineering and production teams to identify and implement improvements for increased efficiency and reliability.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain accurate maintenance records.

  • Conduct root cause analysis on recurring issues to develop long-term solutions.

  • Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and automation systems.

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to other departments as needed.

    The suitable candidate for Maintenance Engineer will need to possess the following skills and experience:

  • Apprentice-trained electrical or mechanical engineer, with a minimum Level 3 qualification.

  • Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, preferably within a fast-paced, automated, or robotics-based environment.

  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding, PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to breakdowns.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their skills in an advanced engineering environment. If you have the required experience and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

    Cartisian Technical Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency sourcing engineers for Automation, Scientific Technologies, Automotive, General Engineering & Manufacturing sectors

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