Maintenance Engineer — 3-on/3-off Nights (Manufacturing)

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise machine reliability and uptime.

The role involves working 3 on 3 off shifts (6PM-6AM / 11PM-11AM) at WA16, reporting to the Engineering Manager and ensuring safe isolation and compliant procedures. Salary £51,000.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a maintenance engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Able to diagnose problems quickly and implement effective solutions.
• Safety-conscious with safe isolation and permit-to-work knowledge.
• Organised and able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced setting.
• Willing to undertake additional hours for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering activities safely and professionally, complying with legislation and procedures.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance, reactive/breakdown maintenance and statutory checks.
• Prioritise workloads with Engineering Manager to resolve issues effectively.
• Minimise downtime by working with the on-site Engineering team.
• Complete shift reports and document actions and plans for resolution.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and work extra hours when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine availability and performance.
• Develop understanding of machine processes to support fault finding.
• Manage contractors on site, inductions, permits and safety.
• Follow health, safety and environmental policies; ensure isolation systems are used.
• Ensure safe isolation of equipment per legislation and best practice.
• Participate in continuous improvement and relevant training.
• Support various projects and processes, both engineering and non-engineering.
• Maintain and support site's facilities and essential services.
• Coordinate parts and quotations with suppliers; raise purchase requests.
• Develop operating standards to improve efficiency and enable autonomous maintenance.
• Undertake other duties to support business needs.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Contractor management

Job description

Proactive Personnel Ltd seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to maximise machine reliability and uptime.

The role involves working 3 on 3 off shifts (6PM-6AM / 11PM-11AM) at WA16, reporting to the Engineering Manager and ensuring safe isolation and compliant procedures. Salary £51,000.