Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

(Mechanical bias)

Swadlincote - DE12

Days Shifts

Circa £35,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer in the manufacturing industry? Do you want to be part of a close-knit team that is constantly upskilled, progressed, and trained?  If yes, read on….

My client is a long-standing industry manufacturer of Chemical products that takes pride in investing in their site and changing to meet their customer's needs. They are looking for a seasoned Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running by maintaining and repairing plant and machinery by general fitting, machining, pneumatics and electrical support.

The Role - Maintenance Engineer

- Responsible for repairing and maintaining production and ancillary equipment,   

  property, and facilities to minimise downtime and align with the production process 

  and planning requirements

- Performing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, maintaining accurate 

  maintenance records, and completing data entry within timeframes

- Acting as the point of contact for contractors on-site, ensuring all necessary 

  documentation is completed, and safe working practices are established before 

  work begins.

- Collaborating with production teams to enhance their understanding and proficiency 

  with equipment

- Identifying issues, and conducting root cause analysis to prevent a 

  recurrence

- Adhering to policies and procedures in line with the site quality management system 

  and retailer-specific technical standards

- Actively participating in health and safety practices, identifying hazards and risks, 

  and ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures and safe working 

  practices

- When trained, will be on an out of hours Call-out rota which is remunerated 

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Maintenance Engineer 

- Is an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias

- Previous experience in factory/manufacturing environments or similar fast-moving 

  consumer goods (FMCG) industries

- Apprenticeship/City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical engineering with some electrical 

  knowledge

- Proficient in working with pneumatic controls and interpreting pneumatic schematic 

  drawings

- Skilled in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

- Strong understanding of various engineering functions and procedures

- Excellent team collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and 

  cooperate with colleagues at all levels

- Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication skills paired with logical thinking for effective problem   

  solving 

- Driven by enthusiasm, commitment, and a strong desire to achieve success

 The Package - Maintenance Engineer

- Starting salary up to £35,000 per annum

- Overtime and weekend work available (optional)

- Profit sharing scheme

- Holiday package

- Pension

- Health & wellbeing programme

- Life insurance

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