Maintenance Engineer

Meridian Business Support; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time position offers an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a robust pension scheme and generous leave. The role involves ensuring plant safety, executing maintenance tasks, and supporting the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with opportunities for professional growth through continuous training. If you are ready to elevate your career with a global leader in drainage and piping solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle to Work Schemes

Free Healthcare Initiatives

Continuous Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
• Proficient in pneumatic controls and reading schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant safety and address safety concerns.
• Identify and execute maintenance tasks effectively.
• Support daily operations and mentor apprentice engineers.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Pneumatic Controls

Lean Manufacturing

Digital Maintenance Planning Software

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Recognized Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Leading Global Manufacturer as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in drainage and piping solutions? This permanent, full-time role based in Swadlincote offers an enticing salary of £38-42,000 per annum, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Why This Role Stands Out:

1. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a rotating shift pattern Days and Nights 6-6 (2 days, 2 nights, 5 off), providing ample time for personal pursuits.
2. Generous Leave: Benefit from 264 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.
3. Financial Security: Take advantage of a robust pension scheme, life assurance, and discounted online retail platform.
4. Health and Wellbeing: Access discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and free healthcare initiatives.
5. Professional Growth: Engage in continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain cutting-edge.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring plant safety and addressing safety concerns.
2. Identifying and executing proactive and reactive maintenance tasks.
3. Supporting the Engineering Manager/Team Leader in daily operations.
4. Communicating effectively with the site leadership team to escalate production and engineering issues.
5. Writing clear, concise handovers between shifts.
6. Supervising team members and contractors, including permit writing and inductions.
7. Mentoring apprentice engineers.
8. Implementing PPM and AM schedules, driving continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

1. Time-served Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (60% mechanical; 40% electrical) with experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. NVQ Level 3 Qualified or recognised apprenticeship in Engineering.
3. Proficiency in working with pneumatic controls and reading electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings.
4. Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
5. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and other CI techniques - not essential.
6. Experience with digital maintenance planning software - not essential.
7. Competence in working with heavy machinery across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
8. Exposure to the SQCPD model is advantageous.
9. Strong technical knowledge in clay industry equipment is desirable.

Apply Today:

Seize this chance to join a dynamic and innovative team. For more details or to discuss this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role further, please apply today or contact us directly.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.