Maintenance Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer specializing in mechanical or multiskilled areas to ensure optimal functioning of production machinery. The position requires a time-served apprenticeship and multiskilled proficiency. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and improve equipment reliability while adhering to safety standards and completing necessary documentation. Attractive shift allowances and benefits are included.

Benefits

Shift allowances

Funded opportunities for engineering qualifications

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Secure on-site parking

Contributory pension

Health care cash back plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical or multiskilled maintenance engineering.
• Ability to pass medical assessments for working at height.
• Competence in welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Minimise production downtime by troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Use electrical and mechanical drawings for fault finding.
• Carry out preventative and planned maintenance work.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives for reliability.

Skills

Multiskilled proficiency in pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting control panels

Reading electrical and mechanical diagrams

Resilient and resourceful approach

Independent work ethic

Education

Time-served apprenticeship with minimum level 3 qualification

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Multiskilled)

The Company:

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician? Candidates with a Mechanical bias are needed within this busy engineering facility. You will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair (preventative and emergency) of a wide range of production and engineering machinery. Previous experience in an Industrial Maintenance Engineering role is essential. Various shifts available including: 3 shift, swing shift and possibly a continental shift for highly experienced Maintenance Technicians.

Job Responsibilities

• Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
• Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
• Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ planned maintenance work.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to all EHS Company policies.
• Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Demonstrated multiskilled proficiency in pneumatic/hydraulic systems, fabrication, and welding.
• Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical or mechanical diagrams as well as troubleshooting control panels.
• Ability to pass medical which includes assessments for working at height and in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
• Resilient, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.

Pay and Hours

• Shift allowances
• Funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Secure on-site parking
• Contributory pension
• Health care cash back plan
• Life insurance