Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Utilities and Green Energy, Utilities

Are you looking for a day-based engineering role? Look no further. If you are a maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, or a mechanically biased multi-skilled engineer, you could be what this maintenance team has been looking for! This family-owned and run manufacturing business has been dedicated to producing high-quality products for over 100 years. Based in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, they have experienced a huge growth cycle due to the success of their much-loved product, which is shipped globally. As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery and will play a crucial role in maintaining the business’s long-standing high standards of productivity, efficiency, and safety. This role is offered on a days-only basis, with minimal work required at weekends and early finishes on Fridays. You will have the option of overtime and, on occasion, be required to cover urgent maintenance tasks during evenings, weekends, or during busy periods. Benefits include a paid Christmas shutdown and the opportunity for training and career development.

About the role:

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and testing on production equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, ensuring minimal disruption to production
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards

About you:

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with expertise in troubleshooting and repairing machinery
• Ability to diagnose and repair various electrical systems
• Knowledge of equipment to include motor overloads, contactors, variable speed drives, and relays
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance