Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Buckland; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month contract in Aylesbury. The role involves maintaining and improving packaging and production equipment, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with a diverse machinery range, including pumps, cartoners, filling systems, and inkjet printers, within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repairs skills.
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Inspect and service production machinery.
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Operations teams.

Skills

Maintenance Engineer experience

Fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems understanding

Health & Safety regulations

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Aylesbury

Contract: 6-Month Contract

Rate: Up to £30 per hour - Negotiable

Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off - Days (05:00 - 17:00)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation based in Aylesbury on a 6-month contract.

This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting the reliability and performance of manufacturing and packaging equipment. As part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement activities to maximise operational efficiency and minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities for this Maintenance Engineer role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance of production machinery.
• Support reactive maintenance requirements and breakdown response.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and equipment history.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and available for audit purposes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to equipment failures.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects as required.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor spare parts usage and support inventory management.

About this Maintenance Engineer role:

You will be working on a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including:

• Blending vessels
• Pumps
• Filling machines
• Cartoners
• Inkjet printing systems
• Packaging equipment

Previous experience within FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, or other high-volume manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations within an industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Electrical qualifications, including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience within high-volume, high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with packaging and process machinery.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £30 per hour
• Initial 6-month contract
• Opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team
• Fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment
• Exposure to a broad range of production equipment and engineering projects
• Immediate start available