Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased

Stirling Warrington Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

20 days holiday increasing to 25

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to cover planned and reactive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment. You will also engage in component manufacture and continuous improvement projects to boost reliability.

The role requires a strong background in electro-mechanical maintenance, reading schematics, and experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments, with 5+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG or similar production environment.
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance across electro-mechanical equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns, fault find and complete repairs efficiently.
• Manufacture and repair components using lathes, milling machines and welding equipment.
• Work with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS system.
• Coordinate on-site contractors when required.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain technical knowledge and competence.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Schematic reading

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Secondary School or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

• Overtime opportunities at1.5x
• 20 days holiday bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each year up to 25 days
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Cambridge.

The successful engineer will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, working across a range of electro-mechanical equipment. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in component manufacture, continuous improvement and reliability projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance across a range of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns, fault find and complete repairs efficiently.
• Manufacture and repair components using lathes, milling machines and welding equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS system.
• Liaise with and coordinate on-site contractors where required.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain technical knowledge and competence.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.

Experience Required

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment.
• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Experience working with milling equipment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Experience of continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Industry Sector: Manufacturing
• Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Salary in GBP (£): 44000 - 46200, Annual Salary
• Job Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, UK
• Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ years
• Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Education Level: Secondary School or equivalent