Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Kendal is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining production machinery, performing PPMs and repairs while supporting continuous plant reliability.

The role requires at least 1 year of UK manufacturing experience and confidence with electrical and mechanical fault-finding. Occasional weekend work is paid at overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a UK manufacturing environment.
• Confident with electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Experience stripping and rebuilding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production/manufacturing machinery in a busy plant.
• Proactively maintain and repair equipment across the plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and repairs.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £42k

Location: Kendal

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work, paid at OT rates

Orion is partnered with a fast‑paced manufacturing business located in Kendal which is recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join the team.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and have a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in the UK in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of production/manufacturing machinery in a busy plant environment
• Work proactively to maintain and repair equipment across the plant facility
• Perform PPMs, manage breakdowns, carry out repairs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Confidence with electrical and mechanical fault‑finding
• Experience stripping and rebuilding machinery
• Reliable and flexible attitude to work