Maintenance engineer

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset
Salary: £34,000 per annum (£16.79/hour) + Overtime (£25.18/hour)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 7:45am – 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday (39 hours/week)
Overtime: Fridays – paid at time and a half
Holidays: 29 days per year (including bank holidays)

Job Overview:

We are urgently seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy production site in Crewkerne, Somerset. This is a mechanical and electrical maintenance role, responsible for performing planned and reactive maintenance on modern Injection Moulding Machines, Compression Moulding Presses, and other ancillary manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will also support general site maintenance, PAT testing, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform planned and reactive maintenance on moulding machinery and plant equipment
2. Fault find and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns
3. Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
4. Support machinery upgrades, installations, and continuous improvements
5. Carry out PAT testing and site safety checks