Maintenance Engineer

Sabert UK (previously Colpac); Flitwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert UK (previously Colpac) is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our Flitwick site. The role involves installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining factory machinery, with a focus on preventative maintenance and safety.

You will work closely with the Senior Works Engineer and Operations Director to manage repairs, procure parts, and coordinate external contractors. The ideal candidate will have proven maintenance experience, an engineering qualification, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant and proven experience as a maintenance engineer or similar role.
• Higher level qualification in engineering or manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics.
• Familiarity using various power and hand tools.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy loads.
• Problem-solving and organisational skills, flexible and motivated to work safely.
• Confident in communicating verbally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast and efficient installation, diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance to all machinery, plant and equipment in the factory.
• Carry out basic electrical fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Facilitate large or major repairs to plant and equipment with the Senior Works Engineer.
• Assist in developing and implementing a planned maintenance programme.
• Show the effectiveness of planned maintenance by reducing breakdowns and ensuring smooth equipment installation.
• Arrange procurement of sundries, parts and services with the Senior Operations Engineer within budget.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist work with the Senior Operations Engineer and Operations Director.
• Participate in capital investment decisions and advise on Health and Safety issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Engineering qualifications

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Power & hand tools

Communication in English

Education

Higher level qualification in engineering/manufacturing

Job description

Full time - 40 hours per week, based at Flitwick site.

Focused on recyclable and compostable products, we design and manufacture award-winning, sustainable food packaging solutions exported worldwide. Our creativity and innovation takes inspiration from our markets around the globe.

As our Engineer, you will:

• Provide fast and efficient installation, diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance to all the machinery, plant and equipment within the factory, keeping the Senior Works Engineer fully informed and up-to-date
• Carry out basic electrical fault diagnosis and repairs
• Work with the Senior Works Engineer to facilitate large or major repairs to plant and equipment
• Assist in the development and implementation of a planned maintenance programme in consultation with the Senior Works Engineer
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of planned maintenance through reducing numbers of breakdowns and problem-free equipment installation
• Purchase sundries, machine parts and services, in liaison with the Senior Operations Engineer, with due regard for stock levels and overall budget
• Arrange, assist and direct external contractors for specialist work or installations in consultation with the Senior Operations Engineer and Operations Director
• Participate in the technical aspects of capital investment decisions
• Advise senior management on Health and Safety issues or concerns

If you have the following skills and attributes, then we want to hear from you.

• Recent, relevant and proven experience as a maintenance engineer or similar role
• Higher level qualification in engineering or manufacturing
• Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics
• Familiarity using various power and hand tools
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy loads
• Problem-solving and organisational skills - a self-starter who is well organised, positive, flexible and highly motivated to get the job done efficiently and safely using own initiative, and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to working hours and ability to work some overtime
• Confident in communicating verbally and in writing in English.