Derby
£43,873 + 17% shift premium (£51,331) + excellent benefits including 10% pension, private healthcare and more.
We’re working with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer into a highly automated machining environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a site producing engines at high volume, with strong investment in technology and engineering standards.
Shift Pattern (2 week rotation)
Days: 07:00 – 16:00 (Mon–Thur), 07:00 – 12:00 (Fri)
Nights: 20:30 – 06:45 (Mon–Thur)
The Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a fast-paced, automated production line where an engine is completed every 3 minutes. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Fault finding and troubleshooting in a high-volume machining environment
Supporting production across a line of 6 Heller CNC machines, block wash systems, and assembly stations (with OEM support for specialist machine issues)
Working with conveyors, DC tooling, and automated production equipment
Supporting and fault finding on Siemens PLCs and servo drive systems
Driving performance improvements aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC)
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure compliance with PUWER
Supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime across the line
About You
This role suits a Maintenance Engineer who thrives in automated, high-output manufacturing environments.
We’re looking for:
Experience within a machining or automated production environment
Strong multi-skilled capability
Completed Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-Skilled)
HNC or equivalent experience
Experience with PLC fault finding (Siemens ideally) and servo systems
Understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance
Knowledge of CMMS systems (desirable)
What’s on Offer
£51,331 total package (including shift premium)
33 days holiday
Company pension (up to 10%)
Private Healthcare
4x life assurance
Onsite gym, doctor and dentist
ULEV car scheme
Retail discounts platform
Cycle to Work scheme
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to work in a highly automated, fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you.
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Salary description
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