What We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and safety-conscious, with experience keeping machinery and equipment running smoothly. You’ll be confident working with both electrical and mechanical systems, able to plan ahead but also quick to respond when things go wrong. Strong problem-solving skills, good communication, and the ability to see projects through from start to finish are key. As the role supports our sites in both Cambridge and Sandy, you’ll need to have your own car and be happy to travel between locations when required. If you enjoy working in a hands-on role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity and more)
* Healthshield employee wellbeing scheme
* Early Friday finishes
About PCML Group
PCML Group is a leading UK-based manufacturer, specialising in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing solutions. We partner with customers across a range of industries, delivering high-quality results through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With multiple sites across the UK, we’re proud to combine cutting-edge capability with engineering automation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Details
Business, Locations: PCML March (PE15 0BL), PCML Sandy (SG19 1RB) & PCML Cambridge (CB1 9AP). You\'ll have a designated home site, with travel expenses paid when travelling to other sites.
Role: Maintenance Engineer
Reports to: Operations Director
Primary Purpose: To lead both proactive and reactive/breakdown maintenance across all PCML sites, focusing on reducing the incident of breakdowns and improving production facilities. Ensuring that machinery and equipment operates smoothly and reliably. The role also takes ownership of all electrical and mechanical work, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. It includes leading agreed facilities projects such as refits, upgrades, and equipment installations, managing work from planning to completion, including snagging and testing. The post ensures all maintenance and project work is carried out safely, efficiently, and reliably to support smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Safety and Compliance - following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in the workplace. Among these are wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), using safe work practices, and understanding emergency procedures.
* Equipment Inspection and Troubleshooting: to identify whether work equipment can be operated, adjusted, and maintained safely.
* Repair and Maintenance: restoration work when an asset breaks, gets damaged, or stops working. Carrying out routine activities and/or corrective or preventive repair done on assets to prevent damage and prolong the life expectancy.
* Emergency Repairs - ensuringresponse to emergency calls for equipment breakdowns and prioritisation of urgent repairs to minimize downtime.
* Preventive Maintenance – plan and implement a rigorous machine maintenance program, which meets audit and legal compliance regulations. Covering the routine maintenance of equipment and assets to keep them running and prevent any costly unplanned downtime from unexpected equipment failure.
* Electrical & Mechanical Work - provide technical support on aspects of M&E compliance, statutory legislation, standards validation, project snagging, equipment factory acceptance testing, and M&E site control.
* Documentation and Reporting - maintenance of detailed records of maintenance work, including parts used and hours worked. Generating reports for management and supervisors.
* Continuous Learning - stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices. Attending training sessions and workshops as needed.
* Facilities Project Management – lead agreed facilities projects, including refits, upgrades, and equipment installations. Manage all stages from planning to completion, ensuring snagging, testing, and handover are completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.
Person Specification
Skills:
* Knowledge of PUWER regulations
* Interacting with suppliers, overseeing a team and managing budgets
* Ability to understand a variety of engineering procedures and functions
* Team-working skills to liaise and work cooperatively with individuals at all levels
* Negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others
* Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Interpersonal and people-management skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free or subsidised travel
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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