Maintenance Engineer Job Overview
* Perform preventive maintenance routines and condition monitoring of production machinery and facilities as per the maintenance schedules.
* Liaise closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and operations staff to ensure efficient, effective and planned reactive maintenance.
* Make safety inspections of tools and equipment.
* Diagnose faults and repair machines in a safe manner to minimise downtime and cost.
* Anticipate machine failures and recommend changes to prevent recurrence and minimise downtime.
* Work to improve reliability and productivity of equipment.
* Complete written records of all maintenance activities.
* Carry out maintenance tasks diligently and in good time using appropriate methodology.
Maintenance Engineer Job Requirements
* Good mechanical and electrical skills.
* Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge, along with PLC, inverter, instrumentation and control experience.
* Knowledge of various mechanical drive arrangements.
* UK driving license and experience in a heavy industrial environment.
* Fabrication skills including welding, plasma cutting and power tools.
* Based in a commutable distance of Kentford, Suffolk.
Maintenance Engineer Salary & Benefits
* Salary £40,000 – £48,000.
* Shift: 14:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday, 40‑hour week; overtime paid at time and a half.
* Company vehicle upon completion of the probationary period, available for use in personal time.
* Holiday allowance and pension.
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