W Talent are supporting an innovative and market-leading manufacturing business based in Derbyshire. Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable products and has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, driven by significant capital investment and a clear focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
As part of its commitment to maintaining world-class manufacturing standards and supporting a highly automated production environment, the business is now seeking to appoint an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team.
Position Overview
W Talent are seeking a skilled and electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team operating within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Working a three-shift rotating pattern, the Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production equipment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across site. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys hands-on fault finding, problem solving, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where engineering is valued as a key function of the business.
Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities in line with the site's maintenance strategy
* Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault finding to minimise production downtime
* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across a variety of manufacturing equipment
* Support the ongoing reliability and performance of automated production machinery
* Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes
* Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards
* Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Operational teams to maximise plant performance
* Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
* Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
* Contribute towards driving a proactive maintenance culture across the engineering function
Requirements
* Engineering qualification
* Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
* Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities
* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
Advantageous
* Experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
* Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and methodologies
* Experience using CMMS or maintenance reporting systems
* Previous involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
What's on Offer?
* £45,000 - £55,000 and exceptional benefits package
* Generous company pension scheme
* Death in service benefit and optional subsidised private healthcare
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Subsidised on-site bistro and employee facilities
* Working for a forward-thinking, highly invested manufacturing business committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
If you feel you have the suitable background experience and skills to fulfil this position and live within a commutable distance of Belper, please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year