Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Swindon. This role requires expertise in both mechanical and electrical engineering, aimed at maintaining automated machinery. The ideal candidate will be apprentice-trained with experience in a maintenance role. Salary starts at £42,100, with potential to exceed £50,000 including overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing or production.
• Knowledge of automated plant machinery maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic electrical tasks and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair automated plant machinery.
• Provide technical support for projects and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge

Technical support experience

Basic fault finding skills

Education

Time served apprentice or higher

Job description

Overview

Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the world we now require a site-based Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered.

What we offer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Swindon
Pay: Starting at £42,100 and rising to £45,000 + Overtime = earnings of £50,000 and upwards
Hours: 37.5hrs Mon-Thurs 6am to 2:10pm with a short shift on a Friday; afternoons = Mon-Thurs 2:10pm-10pm and Fridays 2pm-7:15pm
Overtime rates: 1.5x Monday-Saturday and 2x Sunday
Holidays and benefits: 28 days plus 8 bank holidays, company pension, life insurance, private medical.

Responsibilities

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

The ideal candidate

• Time served apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar
• An electrical understanding changing like for like parts and basic fault finding would be beneficial if you do not have electrical certifications
• Commutable from: Swindon, Cirencester, Oxford and surrounding areas

How to apply

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

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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