Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Gainsborough is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure efficient equipment operation. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, and a background in manufacturing is preferred.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team culture

Stable, long-term role

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• Background in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Good understanding of mechanical systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Apprentice trained in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

Job description

Overview

Location: Morton/Gainsborough, UK

Shift Pattern: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Days Off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

Salary: Up to £50,000

This well-established manufacturing site in Gainsborough operates across five integrated production plants and employs around 110 people. The facility produces a range of food-related products and runs 24/7 at high capacity, producing up to 360 tonnes of product per day.

The site has seen continued investment and development, growing into a high-capacity, round-the-clock manufacturing hub.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to support maintenance operations within a fast-paced food production environment. You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, working to maximise plant uptime and ensure equipment runs reliably and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical faults with minimal disruption to operations.
• Communicate effectively with production staff to gain insight into equipment issues and accelerate fault diagnosis.
• Adhere to site hygiene, health, and safety procedures at all times.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments across the site.

Requirements

• Apprentice trained in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including PLC fault finding (Siemens or Allen Bradley desirable)
• Background in a manufacturing or production environment
• Good understanding of mechanical systems such as motors, conveyors, and pumps
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure
• Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• 4-on, 4-off shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off
• Stable, long-term role in a high-output manufacturing facility
• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive team culture and modern working environment

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection

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