Maintenance Engineer

When equipment stops, you're the person people want on shift. If you're the kind of engineer who can walk into a breakdown, get to the root cause quickly, and keep production moving, this role will feel right will be supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, and overall equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are ever quite the same.

About the Business This is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing operation with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The site operates high-volume production processes where engineering performance is critical to overall output. You'll be joining a stable, skilled maintenance team with a strong emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and keeping production running efficiently. Shift Pattern 3-shift rotating system: 6:00am – 2:00pm 2:00pm – 10:00pm 10:00pm – 6:00am Benefits Contributory pension scheme 25 days / 187.5 hours annual leave Site performance-based quarterly bonus (not guaranteed) Free parking Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities Fault diagnosis on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, responding quickly to breakdowns Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to schedule Completing engineering maintenance tasks within assigned areas Updating CMMS records for breakdowns, downtime and maintenance history Ensuring effective shift handovers where applicable Maintaining safe working practices in line with 6S and risk assessments Supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve efficiency Supporting and developing apprentices within the team Ensuring plant and equipment is correctly serviced, maintained and calibrated Providing flexible support across departments when required About You Time-served apprenticeship in engineering or HNC (or equivalent) in maintenance/manufacturing engineering Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems Good communication skills at all levels Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approach Team-focused with a continuous improvement mindset Working Environment Plant-based role within a busy manufacturing environment focused on reliability, safety, and performance.

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