Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Renhold; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Bedford to maintain and repair automated machinery in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary with earnings upwards of £50,000. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance within production and hold a Level 3 engineering qualification or higher. Applicants with both electrical and mechanical skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maintenance engineer in manufacturing.
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to change motors, sensors, and relays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated plant machinery.
• Provide technical support for projects and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).

Skills

Maintenance of automated machinery

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or above

Job description

Do you have previous experience maintaining automated machinery?

Do you want to work a days only shift pattern?

So then please read on!

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: £44,926 inclusive of shift premium + Overtime = earnings of £50,000 and upwards achievable

Shift pattern: Panama. 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off - 6:30am to 6:30pm - Days

Overview

With manufacturing facilities located across the UK, you will be working as part of a larger group. The role will offer variation, from projects and installations to reactive and planned maintenance within a varied engineering environment from small to medium machinery and automated robotics to some medium to heavy engineering production methods.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• Perform PPMs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing/production environment or similar - maintaining automated machinery.
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline at Level 3 or above.
• Both electrical and mechanical skill sets considered - if you are mechanically qualified only it would be beneficial to have some electrical skills changing like for like parts - motors, sensors, relays, sockets etc.

Commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Luton, Northampton and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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