Our client is dedicated to sustainability and is a leading provider in the recycling industry.
Job Role & Key Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation, reliability, and efficiency of plant and machinery within a manufacturing environment. This is a multi-skilled role with a 60/40 electrical bias, focused on minimising downtime, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all plant and machinery
* Respond to and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently
* Electrical fault-finding on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, and control panels
* Perform mechanical maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes
* Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery
* Accurately log all maintenance activity within the Asset Management system
* Ensure all work complies with HSE and GMP/GEP standards
* Identify and contribute to improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency
* Collaborate with production teams to minimise operational disruption
The Ideal Candidate will have:
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
* Strong electrical fault-finding capability
* Solid mechanical maintenance knowledge
* Experience working in a shift-based role
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Desirable Skills:
* Experience within plastics or recycling environments
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
* Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills
Benefits Include:
* Competitive starting salary with overtime opportunities
* Structured 6-month salary review
* Annual performance-based salary review
* Shift-based role with on-call rotation
* Opportunity to play a key role in site reliability and improvement initiatives
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.