Maintenance Engineer at Arbor Forest Products Ltd, New Holland

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Arbor Forest Products, North Lincolnshire

Salary: £40,000 – 41,900 per annum depends on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week (rotating weekly between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00; night shifts available with additional allowance)

About Arbor Forest Products

At Arbor Forest Products, we’ve been committed to providing top-quality timber and exceptional service for over 70 years. As one of the largest independent timber importers in the UK, our growth has been driven by our people, shared values, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong, loyal workforce and promoting a small company culture at a giant scale.

Job Overview:

• Carry out reactive and planned preventive maintenance on plant, equipment, buildings and services.

• Maintain records in line with site policies and HSE standards.

• Develop, implement and document planned preventive maintenance schedules.

• Teach, coach and mentor apprentices. You may also be asked to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised equivalent qualifications.

• Multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably with an electrical bias, and experience gained in a high-speed, continuous-process industrial environment.

• Knowledge and experience of operating a planned preventive maintenance programme.

• Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Communicate clearly, work confidently with numerical information and maintain accurate written records.

• Experience of lean manufacturing systems and their implementation.

• Take a proactive approach to maintenance tasks and work constructively with colleagues.

• Ability to build good working relationships.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications: Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent recognized qualifications.

Experience:  Multi-skilled with an electrical bias preferred. ; Experience in high-speed, continuous industrial environments. ; Experience with PPM systems. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pressure vessels, and dust extraction systems is beneficial.  Experience in woodworking environments is advantageous.

Skills:  Good computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.  Experience with lean manufacturing systems. Personal Attributes:  A proactive, "can-do" attitude.  Strong ability to build good working relationships. Confident, approachable, and motivated.

Why Choose Arbor Forest Products?

As a family-owned business, we truly care about our team members. Joining Arbor Forest Products means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team where you will have opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Benefits Include:

• 31 days holiday, including statutory bank holidays

. • Option to buy up to 5 additional days off per year or sell up to 3 days.

• Length of service awards.

• Cycle to work scheme

. • Contributory pension scheme.

• Company sick pay.

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for counselling, legal, and financial advice).

• Discounts via Benefits Hub (including gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, and more).

• Colleague Merchant Branch discount.

• Volunteering day off (fully paid) per year.

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

How to Apply If you’re ready to take on an exciting and rewarding role with a growing company, apply today to become part of the Arbor Forest Products team!