Industrial Maintenance Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Cowpen Bewley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in a busy manufacturing environment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, have industrial maintenance experience, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding abilities in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical breakdowns, minimising downtime and disruption to production.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
• Complete electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities as required.
• Identify and resolve mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
• Support maintenance and reliability of electrical systems, plant controls and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Liaise with maintenance supervisor to prioritise workloads and schedules.
• Coordinate with external contractors when needed.
• Communicate with production teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to improvements in equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Planned maintenance

PLC knowledge

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork / communication

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in a busy manufacturing environment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, have industrial maintenance experience, and demonstrate strong