Maintenance Engineer

Mineral Park, Inc.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Wirral is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal performance and dependability of equipment. The role involves performing maintenance activities, providing mechanical and electrical support, and promoting safety and quality standards. Candidates should have an ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline and experience with food processing machinery is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with food processing machinery is highly advantageous.
• Practical experience in planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and installations.
• Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent formal training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities to high standards.
• Maintain all site assets to meet stringent requirements.
• Provide mechanical and electrical support for all assets and projects.
• Maximize performance of manufacturing plants and equipment.
• Enhance plant reliability through hands-on interventions.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality in audits and visits.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical support

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

ONC/NVQ in engineering-related discipline

Job description

Due to internal promotion, we have exciting opportunities available for experienced Maintenance Engineers to join our client based in the Wirral.

As an integral member of the Engineering Team, you will ensure the optimal performance and dependability of manufacturing equipment, contributing to safety and efficiency across all site assets.

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Location

Bromborough

Salary

Competitive

Shifts

2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 days off

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities to high standards, ensuring safety at all times.
2. Maintain all site assets to meet stringent requirements and ensure their continuous availability.
3. Provide comprehensive mechanical and electrical support for all assets and projects, validated by the site Engineering Management team.
4. Ensure optimum performance of manufacturing plants and equipment, maximizing value and resource efficiency.
5. Maintain and improve engineering standards across the site by offering expert support and insights.
6. Enhance plant reliability through hands-on interventions in improvement activities, maintenance procedures, and plant stoppages.
7. Promote a culture of safety and quality by actively participating in audits and technical visits, leading departmental efforts in these areas.

Experience with food processing machinery would be highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have at least an ONC/NVQ in an engineering-related discipline, with completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal training in installation and maintenance, including practical experience.

You should be an excellent communicator, able to take direction and challenge professionally, with proven experience in planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and installations.