Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Gainsborough is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to ensure plant availability and efficiency. Responsibilities include maintenance on advanced machinery and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary of £49,829 and various benefits are offered, including pension contributions and life assurance.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Life assurance 6x salary

25 days of leave plus holiday shutdowns

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience in manufacturing maintenance ideally in food production.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Uphold health and safety standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed operational records.

Skills

Engineering background

Maintenance experience

Electrically biased

Flexible approach

Familiarity with SAP systems

Education

HNC or City & Guilds

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer – Gainsborough – £49,829 per year (including shift allowance). Pension, life assurance, holidays.

Are you an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a new position with a leading manufacturer? Have you worked as part of a maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing facility? Do you have experience maintaining and fault-finding on pneumatic packaging machinery? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for one of our clients in Gainsborough. Our client is a leading manufacturer in the FMCG industry, supplying their products to multiple other manufacturers.

The Role

As part of the maintenance team, you\'ll play a crucial role in ensuring plant availability and production efficiency through proactive maintenance and swift resolution of technical challenges. Responsibilities include:

• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on state-of-the-art machinery
• Uphold health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments and implementing effective controls.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize downtime, and contribute to improvement projects.
• Maintain detailed records, including PM sheets and system logs, to support seamless operations.

The Candidate

• A strong engineering background (HNC, City & Guilds, or time-served apprenticeship)
• Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing setting, preferably in food production.
• Electrically biased with exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• A flexible approach and a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.
• Familiarity with SAP systems (desirable)

Salary/Benefits

• Up to £49,829 including shift allowance.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Life assurance 6x your salary.
• 25 days of leave plus shutdown on Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year\'s Day.
• 4-on, 4-off shifts (6 am - 6 pm, 2 days, followed by 2 nights)

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position