Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with knowledge of cranes, heavy machinery, and PLC-controlled equipment? If so, this could be the role for you.
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical qualification (ideally Level 3) to join our team. This is a 100% hands-on role, where you will play a key part in maintaining site machinery, ensuring safety standards, and driving improvements in reliability and efficiency.
Working Hours & Pay
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Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30
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39 paid hours per week (½ hour break deducted)
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Overtime required on Saturdays during plant outages (typically alternate weekends, 5–6 hours)
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Overtime rates: 1.2x Mon–Fri / 1.5x Sat / 2x Sun
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Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
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Planned preventative maintenance across all plant and equipment (mechanical & electrical).
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Rapid response to breakdowns and effective troubleshooting.
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Driving improvements to processes and equipment efficiency.
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Daily use of CMMS (maintenance management systems).
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Equipment inspection and testing for safe operation.
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Supervising contractors/visitors as required.
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Supporting production and other site functions.
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Participation in an out-of-hours rota (evenings and weekends).
Skills & Experience Required
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Multi-skilled background with a recognised electrical qualification (Level 3 ideal).
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Strong experience in electrical and mechanical engineering.
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Skilled in electrical installations, motors, drives, inverter systems, and electrical schematics.
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Knowledge of PLC systems (basic).
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Comfortable working at heights and using MEWPs.
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Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems and complex fault-finding.
Benefits
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25 days annual holiday.
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Pension contribution (Employee 5% / Employer 3%).
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Death in service benefit (3x salary).
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Subsidised canteen.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Share Save scheme.
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Lifeworks Perks Package – high street vouchers, cashback schemes, and more.
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