Works Engineer

Are you a versatile and skilled engineer ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We're seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our factory.

About the Role

This is a hands-on position that demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and repairing factory machinery. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with a mix of mechanical and electrical tasks, ensuring our operations run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance, repair, and installation of factory machinery.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with minimal downtime.
• Handling a wide range of systems, including machine tools, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, fire alarms, and electrical drives.
• Conducting planned maintenance and liaising with external contractors when required.
• Maintaining general factory infrastructure and systems.
• Sharing call-out responsibilities and providing weekend breakdown cover on rotation.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or higher).
• Experience with:
• Machine tools
• Gearboxes and drives
• Pneumatic systems
• Fire alarm testing and maintenance

• Strong problem-solving abilities with the confidence to escalate issues when necessary.

  Desirable Skills:

  • Electrical qualifications (18th Edition preferred).
  • Experience with single and three-phase motors, AC/DC drives, and heater/cooling controls.
  • PAT testing certification and knowledge of electrical control systems.

  Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay: £15.85 - £16.90/hour (depending on experience), with overtime paid at 1.5x the basic rate.
  • Additional Earnings: Weekend breakdown coverage paid at 8 basic hours per week, plus additional pay for call-outs.
  • Flexible Leave: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with flexibility to work and save bank holidays when the factory is running.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid lunch breaks and a fair call-out rota.
  • Development Opportunities: Grow your skills with further electrical training and varied hands-on experience.

  Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (42.5 hours/week, including paid lunch).
  • Rotational weekend coverage: Up to 50.5 hours/week when on call.

  For more information and to apply please send an up-to-date CV to Matthew Robinson.