Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer in Preston.

Reporting to:
Engineering Co-ordinator

Overview:
Responsible for maintaining and repairing all plant, equipment, and electrical systems across the site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.

• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to minimise downtime.

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, motors, pneumatic valves, and mixing vessels.

• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.

• Liaise with and supervise contractors.

• Ensure all work complies with company policies and Health & Safety regulations.

• Support production departments and order required parts.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Time-served engineer (multi-skilled preferred).

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical & mechanical).

• Experience with pumps, motors, pneumatics, and instrumentation testing.

• Project experience including plant development and commissioning.

• Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and leadership qualities.

KPIs:

• Reduction in plant downtime.

• Fewer corrective actions from external audits.

• Accurate maintenance records.

Hours of work :

Night shift :10pm
-6am

OR/AND

Rotational :6am-2pm/ 2pm-10pm

General:
Two-shift role involving hands-on maintenance and repair work.