Maintenance Engineer

Barker Ross; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure the efficient performance of machinery. This permanent role involves both on-site and off-site work, requiring strong mechanical and electrical skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem-solving and maintaining high standards of food safety. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

3% employer pension contribution

Paid tea breaks

30 min unpaid lunch break

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an electrical engineer with strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Confident troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises, plant, and machinery for long life and efficiency.
• Service and repair beverage and vending equipment on-site and off-site.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for all repairs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Strong record-keeping skills

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Chesterfield area
Salary: £31,679.52 per annum (£16.03 per hour)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00 (38 hours/week)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution (if opted‑in)
• Paid tea breaks: 2 x 10 mins/day (1 on Friday)
• 30 min unpaid lunch break

About the Role

We are looking for a mature, experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team following the retirement of their current engineer. This is a permanent role offering a varied and hands‑on workload, ideal for someone with a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

You will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of machinery, from older equipment dating back to the 1950s through to modern machines from 2022. The role includes on‑site work, as well as off‑site repairs for beverage and vending machines located at customer sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working independently, and contributing to a positive food safety and quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain premises, plant, and machinery to ensure long life, efficient performance, and minimal downtime.
• Service, maintain, and repair beverage and vending equipment, both on‑site and at customer locations within approximately 100 miles.
• Keep a stock of small spares for remote machines and reorder as required.
• Assist the caretaker/handyman with repairs to the fabric of the premises, both internally and externally.
• Work on improvements to electrical systems on‑site.
• Maintain PAT records for applicable machinery.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for all off‑site repairs.
• Report directly to the Director and carry out other tasks reasonably requested by the Operations Manager or Directors.

Performance Criteria

• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional appearance and presentation
• Attitude towards tasks
• Compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation
• Reduction in production machinery breakdowns
• Efficiency and quality of off‑site repairs to maintain customer satisfaction
• Accurate and prompt record keeping

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an electrical engineer with strong mechanical skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Confident troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of machinery
• Attention to detail and strong record‑keeping skills
• Commitment to health, safety, and food safety standards

Why This Role?

• Work in a supportive, safety‑focused environment
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of machinery, combining mechanical and electrical engineering
• Stable, permanent role with competitive salary and benefits
• Be part of a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and initiative

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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