Maintenance Engineer

Peaple Talent; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Knowsley is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role focuses on providing engineering support, conducting maintenance activities, and implementing process improvements in a 24-hour production environment. The ideal candidate has an electrical bias, holds relevant qualifications, and possesses strong skills in maintenance and communication. This is an exciting opportunity for career advancement within a growing, innovative manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical disassembly skills, pneumatic and hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TPM activities both electrically and mechanically.
• Deliver reactive maintenance swiftly and effectively.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams for improvements.
• Support projects involving new equipment installation.

Skills

Electrical bias with mechanical knowledge

Ability to read electrical schematics

HSE awareness

Proactive and independent work

Good communication skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification

Job description

I'm working exclusively with an industry leading manufacturing company that is looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team due to a retirement coming up.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to potentially progress their career in the near future while working in a 24-hour, production-focused environment but on a days based role.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide engineering support across production, working closely with a small team of maintenance engineers, production team leaders, and the quality assurance department. The role combines reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement, with the chance to contribute to enhancing production efficiency and maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities both electrically and mechanically
• Deliver reactive maintenance swiftly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Carry out visual inspections across production facilities
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Support projects, including installation and commissioning of new equipment

Candidate Profile / Skills Required

• Electrical bias with sound mechanical knowledge (mechanical disassembly, pneumatic and hydraulic systems)
• City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC-controlled systems
• HSE awareness and commitment to safety
• Proactive, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate with good verbal and written communication skills

Why This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking manufacturer where your contributions directly impact production and efficiency.

The role offers career progression, exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines, and the chance to work within a collaborative, supportive environment.

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