Maintenance Engineer

Detail 2 Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical background to ensure peak performance of production lines. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault-finding, and supporting safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant apprenticeship or BTEC and strong electrical skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 on/4 off Day Shifts

Bonus

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ideally some PLC knowledge.
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Minimise downtime and restore plant operations quickly.
• Support long-term repair planning with the Engineering Team Manager.
• Maintain pressure systems and conduct daily boiler checks.
• Issue Permits to Work and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

PLC knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Multi-skilled engineering

Education

Completed apprenticeship or BTEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Manufacturing Business - Bristol - Up to GBP50,000

About the company

Our client is an established independent manufacturing business that is looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical background to join their dynamic team, keeping their production lines and equipment running at peak performance. As Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in both pre-planned and reactive maintenance of a wide range of production machinery.

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• 4 on/4 off Day Shifts (6am - 6pm)
• Bonus
• Healthcare

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship or BTEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience.
• Multi-skilled Engineer with an Electrical bias
• Strong fault-finding skills and ideally some PLC knowledge
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Responsibilities

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding quickly to breakdowns.
• Minimising downtime and getting the plant back online as swiftly as possible
• Supporting long-term repair planning with the Engineering Team Manager
• Maintaining pressure systems (steam, condensate, air) and daily boiler checks and experience working on motors, drives, conveyors, and bucket elevators
• Issuing Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates, ensuring strict safety compliance
• Recording all maintenance activity in logs and systems
• Supporting contractors and maintaining site safety and cleanliness
• Promoting a "get it right first time" culture and high-quality standards
• Upholding health, safety, and environmental regulations including ISO 14001 & 50001
• Assisting production and taking a hands-on role in daily engineering projects

About Us

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