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Maintenance Engineer

High Halstow
1 week ago
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Maintenance Engineer – Days Only (4 on 4 off)

£52,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits**

Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term role within a stable, growing business? This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped manufacturing site operating cutting-edge automation and packaging machinery.

We are seeking a proactive, safety-focused engineer who enjoys a varied workload, thrives under pressure, and can work both independently and as part of a strong team.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all site machinery, carrying out a mix of reactive maintenance and long-term improvement work. Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance across a range of production and packaging equipment

Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime

Supporting the introduction and development of a new PPM schedule

Ensuring safe isolation of equipment in line with legislation and best practice

Working closely with the Engineering Manager to prioritise tasks

Participating in engineering and non-engineering projects to support site development

Providing continuous improvement support to help optimise plant performance

Key Competencies

Strong electrical bias with mechanical capability

Safety-driven approach to all engineering activities

Effective communicator able to work well with a diverse team

Skilled in fault finding, diagnostics, and problem solving

Able to manage a busy workload and make sound technical decisions under pressure

Equipment & Systems Exposure

You’ll work on a range of machinery and components including:

Motors, sensors, relays

Bearings, belts, chains, pumps

Flow wrappers, case packers, graders

Robots and automated packaging lines

Control systems, conveyors, and MAF Roda machinery

Shift Pattern

Days only – NO NIGHTS

Week 1: 4 on 4 off (7am – 7pm)

Week 2: 4 on 4 off (12pm – 12am)

Average 42 hours per week

Salary & Benefits

£52,500 annual salary

Annual bonus up to 5%

Fortnightly pay

Free onsite parking

Free Wi-Fi

Additional site perks including fresh produce

22.5 days holiday (including bank holidays)

What We’re Looking For

A motivated, hands-on engineer who wants to join a long-term family-style environment and contribute to an exciting period of growth. Must be comfortable working alongside a diverse engineering team and have strong factory maintenance experience

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