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Maintenance Engineer

Peterborough
3 weeks ago
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Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where your skills are truly valued and your career can flourish? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and innovation are at the forefront? We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our forward-thinking team in Peterborough.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive engineer to take on a pivotal role within our state-of-the-art facility. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the optimal performance of our advanced machinery and systems, contributing directly to our operational excellence and ambitious growth plans.

Why This Role Stands Out:

Exceptional Compensation: A highly competitive salary of £52,000 per annum, reflecting the importance of this role and the calibre of candidate we're looking for.

Prime Working Hours: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, providing a great work-life balance and predictable schedule.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest automated systems and machinery, offering continuous learning and development opportunities.

Empowered Environment: We believe in giving our engineers the autonomy and resources to excel. Your expertise will be heard and valued.

Career Advancement: This isn't just a job; it's a pathway to significant career progression. We're committed to internal promotion and invest in our employees' professional development.

Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and highly skilled team dedicated to achieving shared goals and fostering a positive workplace.

What We're Looking For:

We're searching for an individual who is not only technically brilliant but also possesses a strong problem-solving mindset and a genuine passion for engineering.

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.

Proficiency with PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics (desirable).

A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., HNC/D, C&G, NVQ Level 3).

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're a top-tier Maintenance Engineer ready for a challenging yet rewarding role that offers excellent compensation, a clear path for growth, and a fantastic work-life balance, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next significant step in your engineering journey.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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