MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a role based in Newport, UK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, fault finding on equipment, and improving safety standards across the site. An engineering qualification and apprenticeship are essential, with strong fault-finding skills necessary for success in this position. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Salary £47,000

Premium overtime rate

23 days holiday

6% pension

Training and progression opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification is essential.
• Apprentice trained in Mechanical or Electrical is required.
• Knowledge in using quality assurance systems and standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance.
• Fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Improve and promote safety across site.

Skills

Strong fault-finding capabilities

Health & Safety / Food Safety

CMMS experience

PLC knowledge (advantageous)

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Apprentice trained (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Benefits

• Salary £47,000
• Premium overtime rate
• 23 days holiday
• 6% pension
• Training and progression opportunities
• Life assurance

Maintenance Engineer Duties

• Continental shift rota
• Improve and promote safety across site
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance
• Fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Respond to breakdowns
• Report on machinery faults
• Update CMMS
• Contact OEMs and suppliers

Maintenance Engineer Requirements

• Apprentice trained (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Recognised engineering qualification
• Strong fault-finding capabilities
• CMMS experience
• Health & Safety / Food Safety
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards
• PLC knowledge (advantageous)

Additional Information

• Be commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Please apply to find out more about this role