Maintenance Engineer

Blue Arrow; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Belper is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing team. This role involves providing engineering support, maintaining machinery, and contributing to improvement projects in a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate will have proven engineering experience, strong fault-finding skills, and familiarity with PLC systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and robotics is desirable.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support across a wide range of machinery.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults quickly.
• Recording maintenance activities for compliance.
• Contributing to improvement projects.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Fault-finding skills

Proactive problem-solving

Familiarity with PLC systems

Experience with CMMS

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Belper, Derbyshire

Recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer. We’re working with a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturer based in Belper to recruit a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

This role will be an initial contract until January 2026, at which point this will be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support across a wide range of machinery, including automated presses and robotic arms.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance in line with the site schedule.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults quickly to minimise production downtime.
• Accurately recording maintenance activities for compliance and audit purposes.
• Contributing to improvement projects and solving complex engineering challenges.

Working a 2 week rotating shift pattern. 1 week earlies and 1 week afternoons.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and robotics is desirable.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Join a business recognised for its commitment to people development, with a Gold Investors in People accreditation.

Interested? Apply today to find out more and take the next step in your engineering career.

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