Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance EngineerNorth Worcestershire

Permanent, On-site, Specialist Manufacturing

Competitive pension, 30 days holiday, plus overtime potential 

Shift: 3.30pm to Midnight, Monday to Thursday. 4.30pm to 8.30pm Friday

Sponsorship not provided for overseas candidates

Your Mission

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring manufacturing equipment and machinery perform at their peak. Your expertise will keep production running smoothly, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency. Partnering closely with the Maintenance Lead, you’ll take charge of maintaining, optimising, and innovating to elevate manufacturing processes.

Your Impact

Keep Things Running

• Lead routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on a range of advanced machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize disruptions.
• Quickly diagnose malfunctions and execute effective repairs to keep us on track.

Preventive Maintenance Program

• Proactively perform and improve PPM to ensure all equipment operates flawlessly.
• Monitor machinery health to identify and address potential issues before they arise.

Installation & Innovation

• Collaborate on the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring it’s safe and operational from day one.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table, spotting opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Champion initiatives that take PPM and equipment reliability to the next level.
• Investigate root causes of issues, implement corrective actions, and share insights to prevent re-occurrences.

Safety & Compliance First

• Make safety your top priority by adhering to regulations and promoting best practices.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment history for transparency and accountability.

Be a Technical Partner

• Provide technical support to the production team, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless operations.
• Empower production staff through training on proper equipment use and basic maintenance techniques.
• Take the lead in tool-setting across all site assets.

Streamline Inventory

• Accurately document spare parts usage to maintain optimal inventory levels.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Expertise

• A strong foundation in electrical and mechanical systems, with a knack for repair and installation.
• Time-served, apprentice-trained, with hands-on experience in PLC control, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics, with experience using Mango or similar CMMS tools.
• An analytical mind and a calm approach under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

How You’ll Lead

Behaviours That Set You Apart

• Positive Coaching: Encourage learning by asking “why” instead of “who.”
• Innovative Thinking: Challenge current practices and inspire a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Safety Champion: Refuse unsafe tasks and ensure proper PPE use—always lead by example.
• Open Communication: Share ideas openly and foster collaboration across teams.
• Inspiring Leadership: Promote a constructive, high-performance work environment by setting the standard for excellence.

Step into this role and be the driving force behind our operations’ success. Ready to take on the challenge?

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