Maintenance Engineer

Cameron Clarke Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Preston is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance activities. The role involves ensuring system upkeep, managing a maintenance schedule, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical proficiency and health & safety awareness, along with experience in maintenance operations. This position offers 20 days of holiday, pension contributions, and additional benefits including a Profit share scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday

Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan

Profit share scheme

Sick pay scheme

Training offered where necessary

Qualifications

• Proven track record of maintenance control.
• Health & Safety conscious at all times.
• Full Driving Licence required.
• Team player who can manage their own time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the manufacturing unit.
• Control the daily preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with third-party engineers for external work.
• Procure for the maintenance department.

Skills

Scheduled maintenance control

Health & Safety awareness

Mechanical maintenance experience

Welding & fabrication experience

Experience with steam boilers

Electrical maintenance experience

Building/roofing knowledge

IT and PLC networking knowledge

Working at height experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft products

Education

Mechanical maintenance training

Welding & fabrication training

FLT licence

Job description

Maintenance Engineer | Preston, PR1 1UN | Full Time | Working hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–15:30 (30 min unpaid lunch), Friday 07:00–13:00 | Competitive Salary

Are you ready to take charge of a busy manufacturing site and make a real impact?

Our client is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials and machined components.

They are focused on delivering a quality product portfolio, supported by great service, excellent response and best of all, over 155 years’ experience of getting it right.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Proven track record of scheduled maintenance control
• Health & Safety conscious at all times
• Mechanical maintenance training or experience
• Welding & fabrication training or experience
• Experience with steam boilers and systems, BOAS preferable
• Electrical maintenance training or experience (preferable)
• Building/roofing knowledge (preferable)
• IT and PLC networking knowledge (preferable)
• Working at height experience; PASMA/IPAF certificates preferable
• Full Driving Licence required
• FLT licence advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills and common sense approach
• Professional, approachable personality with a focused, can‑do attitude
• Team player who can efficiently manage their own time and support staff
• Proficient in Microsoft products and general IT usage

What will your role look like?

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the whole business, from NC machines to basic plumbing. Based at the Preston site, you will oversee day‑to‑day maintenance of a busy manufacturing unit, including:

• Plant and services maintenance
• Controlling the daily preventative maintenance schedule of the manufacturing plant
• Liaising with and managing third‑party engineers or contractors for work beyond scope
• Providing support to departments such as Health & Safety, Technical, or Site/Buildings Maintenance
• Procurement for the maintenance department
• Reporting directly to the board of directors
• Mentoring a trainee/assistant

What’s in it for you?

• 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan
• Profit share scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Training offered where necessary

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