Maintenance Engineer (Electrical/PLC) – 4 on 4 off

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Hoo St. Werburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have recognized electrical qualifications and experience in manufacturing. The role involves fault diagnosis, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with production teams. This position offers shift work, holiday entitlements, a pension scheme, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Wi-Fi

Fresh fruit

Qualifications

• A recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, 18th Edition, HNC/ONC or equivalent).
• Solid electrical expertise with mechanical skills to match.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic ability, including PLC fault-finding.
• A proactive, improvement-driven approach with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery to keep production running smoothly.
• React quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults (including PLCs).
• Proactively reduce downtime by driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production to plan service and repair schedules.
• Manage spare parts stock and coordinate ordering as required.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards.

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have recognized electrical qualifications and experience in manufacturing. The role involves fault diagnosis, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with production teams. This position offers shift work, holiday entitlements, a pension scheme, and learning opportunities.