Maintenance Engineer

Workchain; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves conducting both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical background, PLC knowledge, and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive salary range is offered, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of the machinery mentioned in the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Perform visual inspections throughout the facility.
• Support projects, including electrical installation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Electrically biased with solid mechanical knowledge

Strong understanding of electrical systems

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment

Computer literate with good communication skills

Flexible and proactive

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Hours: Nights, 10.00pm to 6.00am)

Salary: £44kpa to £46kpa + Company Benefits

About the Role

Working for a UK leading manufacturer you will be working for a as part of a small, dedicated engineering maintenance team, providing essential support to production, working closely with team leaders and the QA department.

• Performing TPM activities (electrical and mechanical) when production allows
• Responding swiftly to breakdowns and fault-finding
• Driving continuous improvement to enhance production performance and maintain quality standards
• Collaborating across departments to reduce downtime and improve efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and preventative maintenance
• Carry out visual inspections throughout the facility
• Support projects, including electrical installation of new equipment
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards

Your Skills & Experience

• Electrically biased with solid mechanical knowledge (disassembly, pneumatics, hydraulics)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems: motors, AC/DC drives, relays, sensors, pressure switches
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and I/O interpretation
• City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate with good communication skillsFlexible and proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Forklift and overhead crane experience (training provided)

Site Machinery

• Glass cutting and edge-working machines (including CNC)
• Glass tempering furnaces and heat soak kilns
• Double glazing manufacturing lines
• Glass lamination ovens
• Glass drilling machines and vacuum lifting equipment

Hours of work are Monday Friday, 10.00pm to 6.00am.

The starting salary is £45kpa to £46kpa depending on experience, with excellent company benefits.

Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position