Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Revised Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: UK
Hours: 39 hrs per week – Sun–Wed 10pm–6am, Thu 10pm–5am
Salary: Up to £45000

Overview:
An experienced Maintenance Engineer is required to support a high-volume manufacturing operation. The role focuses on minimising downtime, delivering planned preventative maintenance, and enhancing machinery reliability across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out breakdown repairs and planned maintenance, recording and reporting issues or trends.

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Provide mechanical and electrical fault-finding support across the plant.

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Collaborate with engineering and production teams to promote best practice and improve reliability.

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Work towards departmental KPIs relating to performance, efficiency, and safety.

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Support emergency breakdowns, including potential call-outs when required.

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Use relevant tools, measuring equipment, and safe working techniques at all times.

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Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure work areas remain clean and safe.

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Install new parts, overhaul equipment, and replace components as required.

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Keep production teams updated on work progress and machine status.

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Conduct routine checks, lubrication, and cleaning of machinery.

Qualifications & Experience:

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NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.

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17th Edition qualification (preferred).

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Experience in one or more of the following: robot/welding cells, plastic injection, plastic extrusion, press machinery, rolling mills.

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PLC I/O knowledge.

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Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.

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Ability to read engineering drawings.

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Strong communication and organisational skills.

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Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied workload.

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MEWP experience (advantageous).

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Time-served background highly desirable.

Benefits Include:

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25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

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Bonus scheme

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Pension

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Life assurance

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Training & development

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Health plan

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Gym discounts

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Employee assistance programme

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Free onsite parking