Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company in Preston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will oversee the maintenance of machinery and services in a busy manufacturing unit. You should have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage time efficiently. Attractive benefits include 20 days holiday, profit sharing, and training where necessary.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan

Profit share scheme

Sick pay scheme

Training offered

Qualifications

• Ability to manage maintenance of NC machines and basic plumbing.
• Experience with liaising and managing third-party engineers.
• Skilled in reporting directly to board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Control daily preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with third-party engineers or contractors.
• Provide support to Health & Safety, Technical, or Site Maintenance.

Skills

Health & Safety conscious

Mechanical maintenance training or experience

Welding & fabrication training or experience

Experience with steam boilers and systems

Electrical maintenance training or experience

Building / roofing knowledge

IT and PLC networking knowledge

Working at height experience; PASMA / IPAF certificates

Full Driving Licence

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft products

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 Sara, 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?

• Health & Safety conscious at all timesrétiens
• Mechanical maintenance training or experience-:https_fired?
• PIfacing 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and common sense approacht
• 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 businessكرر, 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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