Maintenance Engineer

Recruitment Agency · Omega; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career prospects within a 성장

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing client in Erith. You will support safe and efficient operation of production machinery and site services on a structured 4 on 4 off days and nights pattern.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, perform preventative maintenance, manage spares and ensure PUWER compliance while working with contractors and maintaining high housekeeping, GMP and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on 415V 3-phase production machinery and factory services.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Good understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical installations to current regulations.
• Ability to build and modify electrical control panels.
• Knowledge of industrial motors, motor controls, and associated equipment.
• Able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules.
• Maintain and repair production machinery, plant equipment, and site services.
• Complete electrical and mechanical repairs to a high standard while minimising downtime.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Carry out machinery installations, upgrades, and modifications in line with PUWER regulations.
• Work alongside contractors and ensure all site procedures are followed.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and detailed shift handovers.
• Manage spare parts requirements and ensure correct stores processes are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP, health & safety, and food safety compliance.
• Follow escalation procedures and support operational priorities across the site.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical & mechanical

PPM planning

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering

ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Electrical control panels

Industrial motors & controls

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Erith

4 on 4 off Days & Nights

Competitive Salary Days - 2 shifts 5:00am - 5:00pm

Nights - 2 shifts 5:00pm - 5:00am

Rest Days - 4 days off Join a well-established manufacturing business as a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, supporting the safe and efficient operation of production machinery and site services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team where you'll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring production targets are achieved.

Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

• Respond quickly to production breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules.
• Maintain and repair production machinery, plant equipment, and site services.
• Complete electrical and mechanical repairs to a high standard while minimising downtime.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Carry out machinery installations, upgrades, and modifications in line with PUWER regulations.
• Work alongside contractors and ensure all site procedures are followed.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and detailed shift handovers.
• Manage spare parts requirements and ensure correct stores processes are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP, health & safety, and food safety compliance.
• Follow escalation procedures and support operational priorities across the site.

Experience / Qualifications - Maintenance Engineer

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on 415V 3-phase production machinery and factory services.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Good understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience carrying out electrical installations to current regulations.
• Ability to build and modify electrical control panels.
• Knowledge of industrial motors, motor controls, and associated equipment.
• Able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
• Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a skilled and supportive engineering team.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing manufacturing business.