Maintenance Engineer

Attwater; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company in Preston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain its busy manufacturing site. The role involves overseeing daily maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in scheduled maintenance, mechanical and electrical training, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive salary, 20 days holiday, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan

Profit share scheme

Sick pay scheme

Training offered where necessary

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the busy manufacturing unit.
• Control the daily preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with third-party engineers or contractors for external work.
• Provide support to departments like Health & Safety and Technical.
• Mentor a trainee or assistant.

Skills

Scheduled maintenance control

Health & Safety consciousness

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft products

Team player

Tools

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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