Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth operations in their facility. The candidate should have qualifications related to electrical engineering and experience with fault-finding on machinery. The role offers excellent salary prospects and opportunities for training and career growth in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Real opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or relevant qualification in electrical engineering.
• Experience with fault-finding, particularly on Siemens PLCs is ideal.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on various machinery.
• Address reactive maintenance issues effectively.
• Collaborate with off-site support for system faults.

Skills

Fault-finding expertise with Siemens PLCs

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Flexibility to work alternating shift patterns

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Widnes. Up to £48,500 + excellent overtime opportunities and benefits.

What We Offer

• Bonuses: Company performance bonus and profit share scheme
• Training & Support: Comprehensive internal training and development opportunities
• Career Growth: Real opportunities for progression within a supportive work environment

About the Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our advanced manufacturing facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on machinery such as pumps, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulics
• Addressing reactive maintenance issues promptly and effectively
• Collaborating with the off-site support team for system fault finding and repair
• Participating in continuous improvement projects to enhance site operations
• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicating effectively with team members across all shifts

What We're Looking For

We\'re seeking a capable, electrically biased engineer with:

• Qualifications: Apprentice-trained or relevant qualification in electrical engineering
• Experience: Fault-finding expertise, preferably with Siemens PLCs
• Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility to work alternating shift patterns
• Willingness to train, develop, and adapt to new technologies and environments

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday – Friday 06:00–14:00

Week 2: Monday – Friday 14:00–22:00

Additional Information

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our Commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes