Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team in Brighouse. This role involves ensuring the production facility runs smoothly through planned and reactive maintenance. You will have the opportunity to work with a welcoming team of engineers and benefit from ongoing training and development. The position is ideal for someone looking for a challenging role within a secure and stable environment, with responsibilities including responding to breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, and collaborating on projects. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Promote continuous improvement and fault find on PLCs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Task Planning

Flexibility

Computer Literacy

Education

City & Guilds level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL BIAS

BRIGHOUSE

AFTERNOON SHIFTS (14:00-22:00)

We are looking for a motivated maintenance engineer to join a market leading manufacturing company in the UK. You will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development, this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Respond to machinery and equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, ensuring that machinery is serviced, maintained, and safe to use.
• Promote continuous improvement through regular review of machinery, systems, and processes.
• Fault find on PLCs and three-phase electrics.
• Install new equipment and undertake project-based work as required.
• Minimise downtime, ensuring production is updated on progress.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• City & Guilds level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic machinery.
• 18th edition wiring advantageous.
• Manufacturing/Fenestration background would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Task planning and management skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to be on call out of hours.
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office, ERP systems.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Experience with welding and fabrication techniques.

In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please call Jordan Hindhaugh for a confidential discussion, or alternatively, you can email for further details.