Maintenance Engineer

A new permanent role has come in for an electrical maintenance engineer in Knowsley (Merseyside) based on the following criteria -

Please apply below if interested...

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, forward-thinking manufacturing site in the L34 area.

This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the smooth operation of high-speed production lines. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and ensure efficient production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with schedules and quality standards.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising production downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, and pneumatic faults on a range of production machinery.
• Record all maintenance activities accurately using job sheets or CMMS where applicable.
• Follow health & safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work, and PPE use.
• Work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Escalate unresolved faults or recurring issues to the Lead Engineer
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment, including tools and spare parts areas.
• Assist with equipment installations, changeovers, and small engineering projects when required.
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate clearly with incoming/outgoing team members.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce downtime, waste, or inefficiency.

About You:

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven experience in both, mainly electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working shifts and overtime during busy periods

Hours and rates

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating 2 weeks of 6am - 2pm and 1 week of 2pm - 10pm
• Rate 42k salary