The work hours for this role follow an alternating shift pattern.1 week of 06:00am – 14:00pm followed by 1 week of 14:00pm - 22:00pm (Friday’s 13:00pm – 21:00pm). Alternating weekend call out availability will also be required. Standby hours of 08:00am – 16:00pm. On call payment of £150 per on call weekend.
Mission of the Role
The Maintenance Engineer ensures maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and safety across the manufacturing facility. This role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical failures, optimising preventive maintenance programs, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The business uses various CNC machines as well as complex thin film vacuum chambers. This role also involves facilities maintenance in respect of managing contractors for building upkeep and performing general repairs around the factory and grounds.
You will be involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from your manager. You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring repeat repairs are kept to a minimum. Develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience of the applicable technologies and principles to work mainly unsupervised.
Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.
Problem Solving
Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and Root Cause Analysis to investigate chronic machine failures. Safely utilise PLCs, schematics, and testing equipment to minimize time to repair on critical production assets whilst also showing good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the work that you perform.
Use breakdown data to understand trends and areas of concern for deeper analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions through the way of TPM and service plan optimisation.
Vendor Coordination
Serve as the primary technical liaison with OEMs and third-party contractors. Manage equipment service agreements, negotiate critical spare parts procurement, and ensure all on-site vendors strictly adhere to plant safety and compliance regulations.
Translate internal engineering needs into clear technical requests for proposals so vendors quote the exact machinery, parts, or services required.
Project Management
Have the organisation, drive and communication skills necessary to manage complex projects with both internal and external parties ensuring adherence to plan is maintained. This could be to oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of new production machinery, managing contractors for building works or machine service and repairs.
Physical Demands
Maintenance Engineers have a responsibility to assist in the general running of the factory. This will involve physical activities such as transporting parts to various departments within the company. Frequent lifting of weights more than 5kgs may be required along with working in tight spaces and various heights.
Desired Key Competencies and Skills
* An Engineering Degree
* Preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Experience: >5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics
* Strong Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
* Ensure all maintenance activities follow HSE, environmental, and site safety standards
* Maintain a safe and tidy work area including at the point of repairs
* Competent in Project Management
* Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities
* Competent in the use of computer systems
* Essential: Microsoft Office and CMMS software
Salary description
£47000.00 - £50000.00 per year