Maintenance Engineer

W Talent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent are representing a manufacturing company in Nottingham (Alfreton) seeking a permanent Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production through proactive maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns while maintaining high engineering and safety standards.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault finding, planned maintenance, CMMS use, and adherence to safety procedures such as LOTO and risk assessments, with strong communication to Planning and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Electrical fault-finding experience.
• Mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns promptly and repair to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment.
• Work with health and safety procedures including LOTO and risk assessments.
• Manage and action Engineering Reports via the CMMS system.
• Update maintenance activities and completed work in CMMS accurately.
• Communicate status and progress with Planning, Shift Managers, and Supervisors.
• Prepare detailed shift reports outlining engineering activities.
• Liaise with manufacturers and support teams for fault diagnosis.
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Preventative maintenance

Team communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

W Talent are exclusively representing a manufacturing company based in Nottingham (Alfreton) who are looking to recruit a permanent Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through proactive maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns while ensuring high engineering and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Job Description

The successful Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance across a busy manufacturing facility. The role will involve electrical and mechanical fault finding, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively in line with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and complete repairs to minimise downtime
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across site equipment
• Work in accordance with all health and safety procedures including LOTO and Dynamic Risk Assessments
• Manage and action Engineering Reports through the CMMS system
• Update all maintenance activities and completed work accurately within the CMMS system
• Communicate effectively with Planning Teams, Shift Managers, Engineering Supervisors, and the Engineering Manager regarding machine status and repair progress
• Ensure detailed shift reports are completed outlining all engineering activities undertaken
• Liaise with machine manufacturers and technical support teams when additional fault diagnosis support is required
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed within required daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the maintenance workshop and engineering stores areas
• Record and manage spare parts usage, ensuring stock is reordered when required
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve machine reliability and efficiency

Key Requirements

• Engineering qualification
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Electrical fault-finding experience
• Mechanical fault-finding experience
• Experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems and processes