About the role
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to support maintenance and asset reliability activities across a site operating approximately 350 assets.
This role will focus on improving equipment reliability, analysing maintenance data, and supporting the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies.
The position offers excellent exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems, providing a strong foundation for a career in reliability or operations engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Reliability & Maintenance Improvement
* Support asset criticality assessments across site equipment
* Improve/project manage upgrades to legacy assets and systems
* Assist in the development and optimisation of preventive maintenance strategies
* Contribute to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring initiatives
* Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
* Analyse failure trends using CMMS and maintenance data
* Identify aging and end-of-life equipment, planning upgrades or replacements, and minimising downtime through proactive lifecycle management
* Identify recurring failure modes and improvement opportunities
* Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations
* Track and report key reliability KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR
Operational Support
* Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to support day-to-day activities
* Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying solutions
* Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site
Cost & Performance Optimisation
* Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing unplanned downtime
* Support efforts to optimise spare parts usage and maintenance costs
* Assist in improving asset lifecycle performance
Shared responsibilities
* To comply with the Integrated Management System (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
* To ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
* To embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.
Reporting Relationships
* Maintenance Manager
Size of team/environment
* Close team of 9 supporting manufacturing operations. 7 multi‑skilled engineers and 2 apprentices.
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
* Recent graduate or early career
Related Experience
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Interest in maintenance, reliability, and asset management
* Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
* Proficient in lean methodology and practices
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis skills desirable)
* Knowledge of CMMS systems (desirable but not essential)
Skills, Special Competencies
* Eager to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
* Proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Dräger‘s Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
* Flexi scheme
* Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Subsidised canteen
* Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
* Cycle to Work
* Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
* Charity Giving scheme
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.
Dräger‘s dedication
At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.
We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All are welcome to apply!
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