Maintenance Engineer

Arbor Forest Products Ltd; New Holland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

Arbor Forest Products Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support our North Lincolnshire site. The role involves reactive and preventive maintenance on plant and buildings, maintaining records, and developing preventive schedules. You will mentor apprentices and may take on additional duties as required.

The position offers a 39-hour week with rotating shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) and night shift allowances where applicable. Salary is £40,000–£41,900 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Multi-skilled with electrical bias and experience in a high-speed, continuous-process environment.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Good PC skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience with lean manufacturing systems and working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Maintain records in line with site policies and HSE standards.
• Develop, implement and document planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Teach, coach and mentor apprentices; undertake other reasonable duties.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Electrical bias

Lean manufacturing knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Clear communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Arbor Forest Products, North Lincolnshire

Salary: £40,000 - 41,900 per annum depends on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week (rotating weekly between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00; night shifts available with additional allowance)

About Arbor Forest Products

At Arbor Forest Products, we've been committed to providing top-quality timber and exceptional service for over 70 years. As one of the largest independent timber importers in the UK, our growth has been driven by our people, shared values, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong, loyal workforce and promoting a small company culture at a giant scale.

Job Overview

• Carry out reactive and planned preventive maintenance on plant, equipment, buildings and services.
• Maintain records in line with site policies and HSE standards.
• Develop, implement and document planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Teach, coach and mentor apprentices. You may also be asked to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised equivalent qualifications.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably with an electrical bias, and experience gained in a high-speed, continuous-process industrial environment.
• Knowledge and experience of operating a planned preventive maintenance programme.
• Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Communicate clearly, work confidently with numerical information and maintain accurate written records.
• Experience of lean manufacturing systems and their implementation.
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance tasks and work constructively with colleagues.
• Ability to build good working relationships.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications: Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent recognized qualifications.

Experience: Multi-skilled with an electrical bias preferred. ; Experience in high-speed, continuous industrial environments. ; Experience with PPM systems. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pressure vessels, and dust extraction systems is beneficial. Experience in woodworking environments is advantageous.

Skills: Good computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Experience with lean manufacturing systems. Personal Attributes: A proactive, "can-do" attitude. Strong ability to build good working relationships. Confident, approachable, and motivated.

Why Choose Arbor Forest Products?

As a family-owned business, we truly care about our team members. Joining Arbor Forest Products means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team where you will have opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Benefits Include

• 31 days holiday, including statutory bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days off per year or sell up to 3 days.
• Length of service awards.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for counselling, legal, and financial advice).
• Discounts via Benefits Hub (including gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, and more).
• Colleague Merchant Branch discount.
• Volunteering day off (fully paid) per year.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.