Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our established maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in machine maintenance, fault finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and continuous improvement to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of plant machinery and equipment, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvements to maximise equipment uptime and operational performance. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule. * Respond promptly to machine breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime. * Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance on production plant and machinery. * Fault find and repair mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, drives and associated equipment. * Diagnose and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * Work collaboratively with on-site contractors and remote service engineers during maintenance activities and equipment installations. * Accurately record maintenance activities, breakdown reports and completed work using the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System). * Monitor and maintain stock levels of critical spare parts, ensuring availability to support production. * Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects. * Mentor and support engineering apprentices, sharing knowledge and promoting engineering best practice. * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and engineering standards. * Contribute to improving equipment reliability, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working as part of a close-knit engineering team, and making a real impact on production performance. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * A recognised engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering. * A minimum of four years' industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment. * Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and fault finding on production machinery. * Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a good understanding of gearboxes, conveyors, bearings and rotating equipment. * A sound understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative. * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external service engineers. * A proactive approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. * A willingness to mentor apprentices and support the development of less experienced team members. * Flexibility to work overtime when required to support production, planned shutdowns and departmental holiday or sickness cover. Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:30 Salary: £48,336