Maintenance Engineer

K2 Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Bicester. This role is essential for maintaining machinery across multiple sites, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting a culture of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications in engineering and a strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this company offers full training and a competitive salary of up to £42,500 per annum, along with generous holiday allowances. If you are proactive and detail-oriented, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in engineering discipline.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance of machinery across all sites.
• Conduct routine checks and respond to breakdowns.
• Support training of new employees on equipment use.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a local company, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support their growth. Working across 3 sites, you will be key in ensuring the company can run efficiently. Supporting with all maintenance and repairs as required, you will be working with two other engineers and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

The company is dedicated to providing outstanding products and service to all their clients. Based in Bicester, the hours of work will consist of 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday. You must be willing to work out of hours and on weekends to support business needs.

Duties of the role:

1. Complete maintenance of machinery across all sites.
2. Attend daily meetings at 8am to receive briefing for the day.
3. Answer phone calls and emails from departments providing support or taking on a task.
4. Support the training of new employees and ensure safe use of equipment.
5. Monitor equipment and keep up to date records on excel and the online system.
6. Schedule and plan lubrication programmes for machinery.
7. Complete risk assessments prior to commencement of maintenance.
8. Conduct routine checks, preventative maintenance, and maintenance inspections.
9. Actively respond to breakdowns.
10. Take responsibility for quality and safety of product following repairs made.
11. Manage your tasks effectively and prioritise based upon need and impact.
12. Maintain correct hygiene standards.
13. Liaise with departments regarding required maintenance.

Personal Attributes:

1. Qualified to NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline.
2. Understanding of engineering covering both mechanical and electrical.
3. Experience in food manufacturing.
4. Strong health and safety understanding.
5. Be proactive and willing to learn with good attention to detail.
6. Adapt to the variety of the role and work to a timely manner.

General plumbing knowledge would also be advantageous but is not essential.

This varied role is a great opportunity for a skilled engineer to join a growing company, offering full training and a salary of up to £42,500 per annum and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next role in an established company, please apply now.