Automation Maintenance Engineer – Flexible 6am–2pm Shift

Jenrick Engineering; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure the efficiency of automated machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and adhere to health and safety measures. Key qualifications include fault finding skills, a strong mechanical engineering background, and excellent communication abilities. This is a unique opportunity to receive extensive training on packaging machinery from its manufacturer, providing a critical role in our newly automated facility.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an automated environment.
• Strong mechanical skills with a good appreciation of electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve faults quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure line efficiency and minimize machine downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Adhere to health and safety measures.
• Conduct fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing.
• Liaise with line operatives for effective diagnosis.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnosis skills

Strong Mechanical Engineering skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive team player

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Bedford seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure the efficiency of automated machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and adhere to health and safety measures. Key qualifications include fault finding skills, a strong mechanical engineering background, and excellent communication abilities. This is a unique opportunity to receive extensive training on packaging machinery from its manufacturer, providing a critical role in our newly automated facility.