Maintenance Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Day off on your birthday

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd, Plymouth, Devon, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a skilled team and ensure life support, mechanical, electrical and building services run safely and efficiently.

The role involves upkeep, fault finding and repair across 3 phase motors, pumps, electrical installations and HVAC, with an electrical or mechanical bias. A full training on aquatic systems will be provided and out-of-hours cover is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with electrical or mechanical bias
• Willingness to learn new systems and working practices
• Able to work the stated shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain life support systems and related equipment
• Repair pumps and motors and associated components
• Electrical installation, testing, fault finding and maintenance
• Mechanical systems maintenance including valves and seals
• HVAC and general building services maintenance
• Diagnose faults and implement timely solutions
• Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as part of on-call rota
• Follow safe working practices at all times

Skills

Fault finding

Willingness to learn

Shift work

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Electrical control panels

3 phase motors

HVAC systems

Job description

A varied and hands‑on engineering opportunity is available within a unique visitor attraction environment, maintaining critical systems that support both livestock care and building operations.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Technician, Multi Skilled Engineer, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Building Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, Technical Engineer

SALARY: £37,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon (PL4) – candidates must live within 30 minute commute

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 3 days on, 3 days off shift pattern, 07:00 to 18:00, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note: The role also includes out-of-hours emergency response cover, so candidates must live within a 30-minute commute of the site.

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled engineering team in a varied, practical and important operational environment. The Maintenance Engineer will help keep essential life support, mechanical, electrical and building services running safely and efficiently.

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out upkeep, repair, fault finding and problem solving across critical life support systems, 3 phase motors, pumps, electrical installations, HVAC and general building maintenance.

The role would suit a Maintenance Engineer with either an electrical or mechanical bias, a positive attitude and the capacity to learn. Full training in aquatic systems will be provided.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Maintenance Engineer include:

• Maintain Critical Systems: Carry out upkeep, repairs and routine maintenance on life support systems and related equipment
• Repair Pumps and Motors: Maintain and repair 3 phase motors, pumps and associated engineering components
• Complete Electrical Work: Support electrical installation, repair, testing, fault finding and general electrical maintenance
• Support Mechanical Systems: Work with mechanical equipment including valves, seals and associated systems
• Maintain Building Services: Carry out HVAC and general building maintenance to support safe and efficient site operations
• Diagnose Faults: Identify, investigate and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
• Respond to Emergencies: Provide out-of-hours emergency response support as part of the engineering team rota
• Follow Safe Working Practices: Work safely, professionally and in line with operational requirements at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified and experienced engineer with either an electrical or mechanical bias
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems and working practices
• Strong fault finding, repair and problem-solving skills
• Able to work the stated shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
• Must live within a 30-minute commute of the site due to out-of-hours emergency response requirements
• Electrical-biased candidates should have a detailed understanding of electrical control panels, control systems, domestic or commercial wiring and 3 phase motors
• Mechanical-biased candidates should be proficient with pneumatic valves, manual valves and mechanical seals
• Eligible to live and work in the UK, with documented evidence required as part of the recruitment process

BENEFITS

• Company pension scheme
• Day off on your birthday
• Excellent working environment

JOB REF

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