Maintenance Engineer

Your new company
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a busy maintenance team. This role is critical in supporting the continuous operation of a high-volume manufacturing plant, with a strong emphasis on electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and automation systems.Working as part of a dedicated shift team, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Your new role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of plant equipment
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis
• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the site
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Fault-finding and maintenance on PLC systems (Siemens preferred)
• Maintain motors, drives (inverters), sensors, and control panels
• Work on industrial electrical distribution systems, MCCs, and switchgear
• Support automation and control improvements across the plant
• Assist with maintenance of pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers on complex repairs

What you'll need to succeed

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (minimum requirement NVQ/C&G level 3)
• Strong multi-skilled experience with an electrical bias
• Proven fault-finding ability in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting
• Experience with PLC systems and automated production equipment
• Understanding of motors, drives, and industrial control systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

What you'll get in return
Working on a rotating shift pattern (6-2/2-10/10-6) with a salary range of £59-62k, pension, sick pay scheme, staff discounts.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern, highly automated working environment
• Opportunity to be part of a sustainable manufacturing business

What you need to do now


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