Maintenance Engineer
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance & Reliability
* Observe, recognize, and report on machinery or component defects or signs of impending failure, providing accurate data within the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
* Perform planned and preventative maintenance in line with agreed schedules.
* Diagnose faults and test, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Carry out autonomous breakdown and preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all work is accurately recorded in the CMMS.
* Interpret and implement technical service instructions and equipment data.
* Ensure effective shift handovers, sharing key technical and operational information.
* Liaise with OEMs and suppliers for technical support and expedite parts as required.
* Lead shift-based problem-solving activities where corrective actions are not immediately clear.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
* Apply root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Whys and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to drive sustainable corrective actions.
* Promote and participate in 5S workplace organization within engineering workshops and stores.
* Use CMMS data to support maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives.
* Record all parts used accurately in the CMMS stores system.
* Support TPM initiatives across the site to minimize waste and maximize value-adding activities.
Benefits & Terms
* Salary: £46,000 – £53,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
* Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (rotating days and nights, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm / 7:00 pm – 7:00 am)
* Holidays: 23 days annual leave
* Birthday leave (if your birthday falls on a working day)
* Overtime: Paid at 1.25x (time and a quarter) after 48 hours per week
* Probation Period: 3 months
* Company Pension: 3% employer contribution
* Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
* Free onsite parking
* Free company events
* Casual dress code (safety boots essential; all PPE provided)