Maintenance Engineer (Day Shifts)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Services Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance and efficiency of production machinery through planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance and productivity.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with production teams and management to coordinate maintenance schedules and resolve equipment issues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant hands-on maintenance experience within a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motor control systems, three-phase power and mechanical drive systems.
• Proven experience of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work across different production areas and environments.

Qualifications & Additional Requirements

• Recognised engineering qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, such as HNC/HND, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• IPAF licence desirable.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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