Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Bedford. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery, requiring expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems. Candidates must possess a recognized engineering qualification and a hands-on manufacturing background. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong competence in electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Expert in diagnosing and rectifying faults on PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to minimise machine downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex production machinery.
• Interpret technical drawings to accurately diagnose faults.

Skills

Manufacturing Background

Electro-Mechanical Expertise

Electrical Fault Finding

Mechanical Expertise

Hands-on Engineering Experience

Technical and Operational Skills

Safety Focus

Diagnostic Proficiency

Continuous Improvement

Adaptability

Teamwork & Communication

Education

Recognised Engineering Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford

Hours: 07:30 – 16:00

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and multi-skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a fast-paced manufacturing facility. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of all plant machinery and production equipment through proactive maintenance, rapid fault-finding, and effective repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to minimise machine downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex production machinery, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with all industrial safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and high-voltage safety protocols.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals to accurately diagnose faults.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements to enhance machinery performance, reliability, and yield.
• Work flexibly across various site areas, including heights, confined spaces, or areas with varying temperatures and dust levels.
• Collaborate effectively with production staff, engineers, and management to communicate maintenance issues and planned schedules.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Manufacturing Background (Essential): Proven hands-on experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment, with experience maintaining continuous running plant under strict production schedules.
• Electro-Mechanical Expertise: Strong competence in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Electrical Fault Finding: Expert in diagnosing and rectifying faults on PLC-controlled systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), motor control circuits, VSDs, contactors, sensors, and three-phase power systems.
• Mechanical Expertise: Skilled in maintaining and repairing power transmission systems (gearboxes, chains, belts), pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pumps, conveyors, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on Engineering Experience: Proven ability to carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Technical and Operational Skills
• Safety Focus: Thorough understanding of industrial safety standards and protocols.
• Diagnostic Proficiency: Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints to resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience implementing engineering modifications to improve machinery performance and reliability.
• Attitude and Workplace Flexibility
• Adaptability: Willingness to work in diverse environments and adjust to operational demands.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with production teams, engineers, and management.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Your CV will be processed by Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy.