Our client is looking for a multi-skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring machinery, infrastructure and facilities operate safely, efficiently and reliably.
The successful candidate will be a hardworking, honest and flexible individual who takes pride in maintaining high engineering, health and safety, and housekeeping standards. This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a shift pattern
The Role
1. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and facilities
2. Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, ensuring equipment is left in a safe condition
3. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in a logical and systematic manner
4. Support continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects to reduce downtime
5. Maintain full compliance with health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
6. Promote excellent engineering practices and act as a role model for safety and housekeeping standards
7. Conduct effective shift handovers, covering operational, safety and quality issues
8. General workshop housekeeping and equipment care
9. Support manufacturing output by undertaking additional tasks as required by management
Skills & Requirements
10. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
11. Multi-skilled maintenance experience (electrical bias preferred)
12. Experience of safe systems of work (permit to work, risk assessments, method statements)
13. Previous experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or printing environment
14. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
15. Excellent communication skills
16. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
17. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
18. Flexible approach to meet manufacturing and shift requirements
Additional (Desirable)
19. Full UK Driving Licence
20. Emergency First Aid at Work
21. FLT licence (counterbalance & reach)
22. IPAF / working at heights qualification
Health & Safety
In addition to core responsibilities, employees are required to:
23. Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others
24. Carry out any other reasonable duties required across the manufacturing area