Maintenance Engineer

Description

4 on 4 off (days and nights)

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced packaging environment. With a strong focus on reliability, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the site relies on a skilled Engineering team to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

The business is investing in the ongoing development of its engineering function and offers engineers the opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technology, develop their technical skills and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Overview

They are looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join the Engineering team and provide first-response support across a busy manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. You will respond to equipment breakdowns, carry out running repairs and planned maintenance, identify recurring issues and support improvements to equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line engineering response to equipment breakdowns across production. Diagnose, test, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment. Carry out reactive maintenance and running repairs to minimise production downtime. Complete planned preventative maintenance and accurately update CMMS records. Service, adjust and repair machinery using safe engineering practices. Support production start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers and line optimisation. Carry out root cause analysis to prevent recurring equipment failures. Support the installation, upgrade and commissioning of new equipment. Work with OEMs and external suppliers to resolve technical issues. Support TPM, Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements

Multi-skilled engineering background with both mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability. Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, plastics, packaging or another process environment. Strong fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills. Experience working with equipment such as: Motors, Drives, Sensors, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Control systems Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. Experience using a CMMS or computerised maintenance management system. Engineering apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification. Desirable Experience

PLC fault finding TPM or Continuous Improvement Equipment installation and commissioning HMI, SCADA, Fieldbus or Drives Benefits & Development

Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist manufacturing environment. Ongoing mechanical and electrical skills development. OEM equipment training. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement training. CMMS and engineering systems training. HMI, SCADA, Fieldbus and Drives training. This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership of equipment reliability.

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