Maintenance Engineer Herefordshire

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a highly successful and well-established manufacturing business located in Hereford. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full time, permanent contract, working a 2-shift rotation.

This position operates on a Monday to Friday basis, 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 shift rotation, offering a salary of £36,000–£40,000 depending on relevant experience.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of plant and equipment through a combination of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, helping to maintain efficient and safe production across the site.

• Conducting routine inspections of equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance across site machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Responding quickly and efficiently to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintaining key spare parts and ensuring availability of critical components.
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance area.
• Ensuring all process equipment is maintained in a safe and compliant condition.
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical installations as required.
• Undertaking general repair and upkeep of building infrastructure.
• Supervising and controlling contractors on site when required.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Scheduling PPM tasks and reactive repairs for equipment.
• Producing costed lists and estimates for planned maintenance work.

• Strong knowledge and experience of process equipment maintenance.
• Understanding of plastic or PVC manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Previous experience working within an engineering or manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate maintenance records and working to planned schedules.
  
  Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
• Formal maintenance or engineering qualification is desirable.
• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent).

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join a well-respected manufacturing business and play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and site reliability.