Maintenance Engineer (Day Shifts)

ProActive; Waresley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Services Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility in the UK. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will maintain the reliability, performance and efficiency of production machinery through planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across multiple production areas.

The role requires hands-on expertise with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, and an ability to interpret schematics and drawings.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motor control systems, three-phase power and mechanical drive systems.
• Proven experience of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance and productivity.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with production teams and management to coordinate maintenance schedules and resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical

Tools

IPAF licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Services Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance and efficiency of production machinery through planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance and productivity.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with production teams and management to coordinate maintenance schedules and resolve equipment issues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant hands-on maintenance experience within a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motor control systems, three-phase power and mechanical drive systems.
• Proven experience of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work across different production areas and environments.

Qualifications & Additional Requirements

• Recognised engineering qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, such as HNC/HND, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• IPAF licence desirable.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.