We’re working with an established and successful organisation that is looking for an experienced engineer to join its Engineering team.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping plant, machinery and production equipment operating safely and efficiently, working closely with both Engineering and Production colleagues.
The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance, helping to minimise equipment downtime and keep production running smoothly.
You’ll have a varied workload covering routine machinery checks, repairs, breakdown response and general maintenance across electrical and mechanical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery
Respond proactively to equipment faults and breakdowns
Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs
Undertake regular daily, weekly and monthly machinery checks
Identify and implement solutions to minimise production downtime
Work closely with Production teams to ensure maintenance work causes minimal disruption
Follow safe systems of work and all relevant health & safety procedures
Support engineering and production staff with training where required
Assist with health, safety and environmental audits
Support risk assessments, permits to work, COSHH and PUWER assessments
Maintain accurate engineering and health & safety records
Attend major breakdown call-outs when required
Provide additional shift cover during periods of annual leave, sickness or training
Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment
Support continuous improvement and general engineering activities across the site The role requires someone who is proactive and practical, with a genuine focus on keeping machinery running, reducing downtime and supporting production.
About You We’re looking for an experienced maintenance engineer who can work confidently in a fast-paced production environment.
Ideally, you will have:
Previous experience as a Shift Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or similar
Strong hands-on experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance
Experience within a manufacturing, production, plant or similar environment
Experience carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
A proactive approach to preventing machinery downtime
Good understanding of workplace health & safety
Experience with risk assessments, safe systems of work and/or PUWER/COSHH would be advantageous
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Production and Engineering teams
Flexibility to work different shifts and provide additional cover when required
A willingness to attend occasional breakdown call-outs Why Join? This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on and making a visible difference.
You’ll be joining an established engineering function where your work will directly contribute to plant reliability, production efficiency and minimising downtime.
If you’re a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a busy production operation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role
Salary description
£44000.00 - £45000.00 per year