Automation-Driven Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Zvh; Tetford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £55,166.49 per year

Premium overtime rates

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 8% pension contribution

Subsidised canteen

Westfield healthcare

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Strong internal progression

Technical training and development

Job summary

Baxter Thetford is hiring an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Operational Maintenance Engineering team. You will support production equipment, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and drive improvements across the site using modern production technology.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical engineering, GMP compliance, and the ability to work both in teams and independently.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and general engineering understanding in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer.
• Strong practical skills in maintenance planning and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Raise corrective and reactive maintenance dockets on Maximo.
• Assist and support queries to identify improvements to the stores system.
• Review planned and preventative maintenance procedures and suggest improvements.
• Advance issues when necessary, in a timely manner.
• Identify areas for improvement across site.
• Deliver all activities to GMP standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance expertise

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

Maximo

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Baxter Thetford is hiring an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Operational Maintenance Engineering team. You will support production equipment, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and drive improvements across the site using modern production technology.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical engineering, GMP compliance, and the ability to work both in teams and independently.