Maintenance Engineer

Luton Bennett; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food producer in Cumbria is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance of production equipment across two factories. The role involves electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and project support. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering qualification and have knowledge of PLCs. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 DOE

Overtime

Call Out (1 in 4 - OTE Circa £60,000)

29 Days Holiday

EAP

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with a mechanical, electrical, or electronic bias.
• Knowledge of PLCs is an advantage.
• Experience in production or similar background is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Carry out repairs and analyze root causes.
• Support management of ongoing projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Cause analysis

Installation of new equipment

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Lazonby, Cumbria

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 DOE + Overtime + Call Out (1 in 4 - OTE Circa £60,000) + 29 Days Holiday + EAP + Gym Discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme + Free Parking. Hours: 38.75 Hours per Week - Double Days.

The Maintenance Engineer is required for a well-established food producer with a history of over 75 years. This is a varied role with involvement in projects and continuous improvements. The company has doubled in size over the last five years and has exciting growth plans for the future. The role suits a qualified engineer with a mechanical, electrical or electronic bias; candidates from any production background or similar are encouraged to apply. Ex-forces candidates will also be suited to the role.

The successful candidate will join a small team responsible for day-to-day maintenance of production equipment across two factories. You will carry out repair work and investigate root causes to implement corrective measures, as well as PPMs. The company has exciting projects underway which this role will also play a key part in, offering new challenges daily.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment
• Repairs and cause analysis
• Installation of new equipment
• Support management of ongoing projects
• General factory facility maintenance
• Double Days shift pattern
• Emergency call out cover

Candidate

• Electrically, mechanically, or electronically biased
• Hold a relevant engineering qualification
• Knowledge of PLCs