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Job Opportunity: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Reed Engineering are working with a fantastic manufacturing environment in the Food and FMCG sector. This dynamic company offers a supportive and engaging workplace, perfect for professional growth.
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) (Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + 35% Shift Allowance
Location: Bicester, OxfordshireÂ
Job Type: Full-time
Role Overview: We are looking for an Maintenance Engineer with expertise in electronics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical support and maintenance to ensure optimal equipment operation.
- Performing planned maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Conducting daily safety checks and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
- Using maintenance software for logging and accessing planned works.
- Keeping accurate records of machine issues and maintenance actions.
- Managing the usage of oil and glycol in compressed air and ammonia plants.
- Fault finding and repairing specialized plant and equipment.
- Operating maintenance workshop equipment and production machinery.
- Training new engineering technicians and preparing detailed reports for incoming shifts.
- Preparing risk assessments and method statements for safety.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant field (4 years).
- Electrical and mechanical skills, with a move towards multi-skilled capabilities.
- Computer literacy and experience with PLCs (Siemens S7 & Rockwell).
- Ability to diagnose faults using a laptop.
- Familiarity with electrical control systems, pneumatic controls, and gas burners.
- 17th or 18th Edition certification.
- Experience with high-speed automated machinery.
- Desirable: Experience in automated manufacturing.
Benefits:
- Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays + birthday
- Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
- Medical Plan: Cashback plan covering children under 25
- Wellbeing: Discount options
- Corporate Taste Card
- Gym Membership: Discounted at Leisure Centre
- Electric Car Lease Scheme
- Death in Service: 2x salary
To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, then please 'Apply Today' with an updated CV.Â
