Site Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This vacancy has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting the company's commitment to developing and progressing its employees.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving plant reliability, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.

This is a predominantly mechanical role (around 90%), so we're looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background.

Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is highly desirable, along with a basic understanding of fault finding on control systems. You'll be involved in maintaining and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.

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Key Responsibilities

* Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment

* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults

* Service, maintain and overhaul machinery

* Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

* Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions

* Support continuous improvement and maintenance systems

* Ensure all work is completed in line with Health, Safety & Environmental standards

* Work proactively to minimise downtime and improve performance

👤 About You

* Previous work experience in a similar maintenance role

* Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics & pneumatics

* Experience with fabrication and welding is desirable

* Positive, proactive and flexible approach

⏰ Working Hours

* Rotating 3-shift pattern (days, afternoons, nights)

 * " Rotating 3-shift pattern (Days, Afternoons, Nights)

 * " Monday to Thursday:

* Days: 6:00am - 2:00pm

* Afternoons: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

* Nights: 10:00pm - 6:00am

 * " Friday (short shift):

* Days: 6:00am - 1:00pm

* Afternoons: 11:00am - 6:00pm

* Nights: 6:00pm - 12:00am

40 hours per week