Maintenance Engineer - Perm Or Temp

This is an great opportunity to join a high-performing engineering function at a well-established manufacturing site in North Herefordshire. Working on a 42-hour Panama shift pattern, with permanent, temporary or temporay to permanent options available. You will join a supportive team, and play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role suits an electrically biased or multi-skilled engineer with strong diagnostic capability and a proactive approach to maintenance.

• Salary £49'900 including shift allowance - experienced engineers are encouraged to apply
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted healthcare benefits
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Service recognition rewards
• A safety-focused environment with investment in training and development

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant and equipment
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical and mechanical faults effectively
• Supporting quality improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Working collaboratively to minimise line downtime and maximise equipment productivity
• Conducting RCA to component level and implementing preventative solutions
• Maintaining accurate records using CMMS and computer-based systems
• Operating safely within hazardous and flammable environments
• Contributing to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Completing reports and feedback in a timely and effective manner

• Apprentice trained engineer with City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications or equivalent
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
• PLC fault diagnosis experience advantageous
• Understanding of planned, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Basic fabrication skills
• Experience of working in hazardous or flammable environments
• Good level of computer literacy and CMMS experience
• Proven ability to work safely with a strong health and safety mindset
• Experience of continuous improvement and lean programmes

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