Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Maintenance Engineer.
Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in keeping machinery and plant operating safely and efficiently. The role has a strong electrical focus, supported by mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic expertise, with responsibility for both planned and reactive maintenance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Maintenance Engineer looking to join a team where you can make a direct impact on plant reliability, downtime and continuous improvement.
In your new role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery, plant equipment and site services.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Apply a systematic approach to fault finding to minimise production downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades, testing and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with Operations and other departments on engineering projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, environmental and food safety requirements.
• Follow safe systems of work and lockout procedures where required.
• Provide technical support across the wider production environment.

What you will need to succeed:

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance or a related discipline.
• Strong electrical maintenance experience with sound mechanical knowledge.
• Previous Maintenance Engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Proven experience with both PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Experience fault finding across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with production machinery and plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled equipment, motor inverters and industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively during breakdown situations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Commitment to high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Additional electrical or mechanical qualifications.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing or food processing.
• Experience supporting machinery installation and commissioning.
• Experience within a continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environment.

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For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Laheen, on the Engineering Desk, today.