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Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Our client, a major player in the packaging world, producing the cardboard behind some of the biggest names, is looking for a hands-on Electrically Bias Maintenance Engineer (60/40) to keep their corrugators running. You'll be a crucial part of a small team (3-4 per shift), handling a mix of preventative and reactive maintenance, electrical fault finding, and mechanical repairs. This role is a straight permanent vacancy.
Salary
£50,000 P/A
Hours
4 on 4 days off and nights. 18 days off every 7 rotations.
The Role:
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will provide both electrical and some mechanical maintenance support across a wide range of manufacturing equipment. The role will involve planned preventative maintenance as well as responding to reactive breakdowns to minimise downtime and improve machine performance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out electrical maintenance, including fault finding on PLC-controlled systems, single and three-phase supplies, and diagnostic repairs on production machinery.
  • Complete planned maintenance tasks and respond to reactive maintenance needs as directed by the Engineering Manager or Team Leaders.
  • Take ownership of specific equipment areas, reporting on progress and driving improvements to safety, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Communicate maintenance issues and timelines with the engineering and production teams.
  • Participate in daily support meetings, contribute feedback, and help implement improvements.
  • Lead or assist with small-scale improvement projects.
  • Identify and refurbish critical spare parts for key machinery.
  • Handle administrative duties, including liaising with suppliers and manufacturers where necessary.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all company policies and safety procedures.
  • Accurately record tasks using CMMS software (Maximo).
  • Support wider engineering initiatives including SPS/SMS programs.
What We're Looking For:
  • Background in packaging/cardboard manufacturing
  • Qualified with HND/HNC, MBQ Level 3, or completed an Electro/Mechanical Apprenticeship (with proven experience on manufacturing machinery)
  • Confident with electrical & mechanical fault finding
  • Either an experienced hand who gets the job done or a young engineer ready to learn and grow
What You Get in Return:
  • £50,000 base salary
  • 1.5x Overtime Pay
  • Private Healthcare
  • Annual Bonus
  • 4x Basic Salary Death in Service
  • Auto-Enrolled Pension (5%)

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