Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Permanent Full Time 40 hours per week (any 5 of 7 days)
Salary: £38,500 £41,334 per annum
Overview
We are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team in a state-of-the-art nutraceutical manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role where your expertise in both electrical and mechanical maintenance will ensure the smooth running of advanced production and packaging lines. Youll work with a variety of machinery, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and keep operations running efficiently.
Working Pattern
- Variable shifts:
- 06 30
- 10 30
- 14 30
- 8.5 hours per day (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
- Any 5 working days from 7
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Care & Repairs
- Carry out routine servicing and reactive repairs on production machinery.
- Dismantle, clean, replace worn parts, and reassemble equipment.
- Use electrical and mechanical skills to fault-find and restore machines quickly.
Preventative Maintenance
- Perform planned maintenance checks to maximise efficiency.
- Identify wear-and-tear issues before they escalate into breakdowns.
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
- Respond promptly to breakdowns using diagnostic tools and technical drawings.
- Resolve faults under pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with production teams to minimise disruption during maintenance.
- Provide detailed shift handovers with updates on repairs, fixes, and future needs.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure all maintenance work meets health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Support audits and maintain accurate logs, job cards, and inventory records.
Continuous Improvement
- Suggest and implement reliability, efficiency, and safety improvements.
- Support new product and process trials with engineers and technical teams.
What Youll Bring
- Level 3 NVQ (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent multi-skilled apprenticeship
- Ideally 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Skills in HVAC, PLCs, and local exhaust ventilation (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive, safety-conscious mindset with excellent teamwork skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary with role-specific bonuses
- Incremental holiday allowance
- Company pension and benefits scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking and refreshments
- Employee discounts on health products
- Social and wellbeing initiatives
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