Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Baxter International Inc.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Discount scheme

Blue Light Card

Internal progression

Canteen

Pension up to 8%

Employee assistance

Training: IPAF/W@height

Robotics training

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom to support the fast-paced Operational Maintenance Engineering team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, raise Maximo tickets, and contribute to site improvements while adhering to GMP standards.

The role involves rotating shifts (early/late) with premium overtime, offering a clear career path, and opportunities to work with robotics and automation technologies on a manufacturing

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience with automation and robotics.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, CCT and controllers.
• Good mechanical knowledge and overall engineering understanding in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all 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 the site.
• Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical fault finding

Automation & robotics

Electrical safety & controllers

Mechanical/engineering knowledge

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Independent / team work

Education

HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering

Tools

Maximo

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Staubli robotics

Lobo

Job description

Overview

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Baxter colleagues are united by our mission to save and sustain lives. The community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.

We offer a starting salary of £52,000 per annum for experienced Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineers in the fast‑paced Operational Maintenance Engineering team. You will provide plant‑wide reactive and proactive maintenance, support new installations, and work on engineering projects across the site. Rotating shifts Monday – Sunday (06:00‑18:00 / 18:00‑06:00) with premium overtime rates.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsidised canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Training offered:

• IPAF / Working at height
• ABB robotics
• Fanuc robotics
• Staubli robotics
• Lobo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out all 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 the site.
• Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP.

Experience & Education

• HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• High competency in electrical and mechanical fault finding, schematics wiring and circuitry.
• Experience with automation and robotics.
• Good knowledge of electrical safety, CCT and controllers.
• Good mechanical knowledge and overall engineering understanding in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.