Maintenance Engineer

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Probus Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or electrical bias) near Lancaster. You will join a growing manufacturing site to keep production reliably running and support the next phase of site expansion.

The role covers mechanical and electrical maintenance on injection moulding, robotics, conveyors and automation. You will diagnose faults, plan preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement, working with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production maintenance.
• Mechanical or electrical background with cross-discipline ability.
• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with automated machinery, sensors, drives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to improve schedules.
• Investigate recurring faults and implement lasting fixes to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, drives and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Assist machine set-ups, changeovers, tooling changes and commissioning.
• Record breakdowns, causes and repairs to identify trends and prevent repeats.
• Work with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to maintain output and product quality.
• Follow safe isolation, lock-out and permit procedures.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical bias

Mechanical bias

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias

Location: Lancaster area
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + shift allowance
Shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am

The Opportunity

An established manufacturing business is entering an exciting phase of growth, with ambitious plans to double in size over the next two years. We're looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer to help keep production running reliably and support the next stage of the site's development.

Joining a newly structured maintenance team under a new Maintenance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible difference—improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and helping build a more proactive approach to maintenance.

The role combines mechanical and electrical repairs, and engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias are welcome to apply. You'll need a willingness to work across both disciplines and develop your broader maintenance skills.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll maintain a varied range of production equipment, including injection moulding machines, ultrasonic welders, robotics, conveyors and automated assembly lines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, getting production running again safely and efficiently.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance, helping develop and improve maintenance schedules.
• Investigate recurring faults and implement lasting fixes that reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot issues involving sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, drives and PLC-controlled equipment, according to your skills and experience.
• Support machine set‑ups, changeovers, tooling changes and equipment installation and commissioning.
• Record breakdowns, causes and repairs to help identify trends and prevent repeat failures.
• Help identify critical spares and ensure replacement parts are available when needed.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and the Mould Shop to maintain output and product quality.
• Contribute ideas and practical improvements that increase equipment reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Follow safe isolation, lock‑out and permit procedures.

About You

We're looking for a practical engineer who enjoys fault‑finding, takes ownership of problems and wants to help improve how a manufacturing site operates.

Ideally, you will have:

• Maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A mechanical or electrical engineering background, with some experience or confidence working across the other discipline.
• A recognised engineering qualification, time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong diagnostic skills and a methodical approach to finding the root cause of faults.
• Experience with automated machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors or drive systems.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production colleagues.
• A willingness to work the stated shift pattern.

Experience with injection moulding, ultrasonic welding or robotics would be advantageous, but engineers from other manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where engineering will play a key role in supporting increased production and future expansion.

You'll benefit from:

• £40,000-£45,000 basic salary, with shift allowance paid on top.
• A varied technical role working with automation, robotics and precision manufacturing equipment.
• The chance to help shape a newly structured maintenance function.
• Scope to move beyond reactive repairs and contribute to lasting reliability improvements.
• Support to develop your skills and progress within the team.
• A role where your ideas and practical contribution can make a clear difference.

If you're a mechanically or electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied role within a growing manufacturer, we'd like to hear from you