Maintenance Engineer - Field Based

Brambles Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to develop a preventive maintenance program and ensure equipment reliability. You will work in a hybrid model, managing both scheduled and reactive maintenance, while leading a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering, safety regulations, and effective team management. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Access to Brambles MyShare Scheme

Company Van + Fuel Card

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• 18th Edition wiring regulations required.
• Site-based maintenance experience essential.
• Experience with PLC systems and fault finding desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop a preventive maintenance program to lower downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead and mentor the maintenance team.

Skills

Adaptability

Computer Literacy

Data Literacy

Electrical Controls

Mechanical Literacy

Education

HND or HNC in Engineering

City and Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and manage a robust preventive maintenance program to ensure timely and effective maintenance, reducing equipment downtime and improving overall plant efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, actively enforcing corporate Zero Harm policies and conducting regular safety checks on equipment and building services.
• Implement process reliability systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving equipment reliability and efficiency targets.
• Manage the procurement, inventory, and budget control of spare parts and consumables, ensuring effective stock management to support maintenance activities.
• Lead and support capital expenditure projects related to equipment upgrades, new installations, and plant improvements, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor and optimize the use of utilities such as electricity, gas, and water, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure plant compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards through regular safety audits, equipment testing, and asset management processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and performance management to meet the operational needs of the plant.

CHEP is known for its pallets; our plants repair, respray and clean our pallet pool to allow them to be reused. This role will play a key role supporting maintenance of our on-site customer solutions for customers who have high volumes.

You’ll manage your own diary & time and have access to a company van and tools. The job will be to carry out PPM and remedial work at site, coordinating time with the Plants directly and working as part of the wider On-Site-Solutions team.

What we Offer

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Access to the Brambles MyShare Scheme
• Company Van + Fuel Card
• Private Healthcare

Key responsibilities

• Manage planned work requirements and contractors as part of the maintenance intervention activities (preventive or corrective).
• Identify, report and resolve health and safety concerns with the equipment and building services.
• Ensure breakdowns of equipment are rectified in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage and develop the PPM programme, ensuring that the scheduled work is carried out.
• Control spares and consumables stocks with high accuracy, avoiding unnecessary inventory.
• Procurement of Spares and equipment needed ensure continued operations
• Support the Process Reliability Program for site equipment. Ensure areas of losses are identified and reduced or eliminated.

What you’ll need

• 18th Edition wiring regulations
• City and Guilds, apprenticeship
• Site based or field-based maintenance experience, reactive and proactive.
• HND, HNC or similar in an engineering-related discipline
• Well organised and able to manage your own diary
• Purchasing of spare parts and equipment, Managing the stock and cost.
• PLC fault finding, PLC or Computer programming knowledge is desirable.
• Efficient and flexible approach to working, including being available to give advice over the phone and for infrequent call-outs

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Adaptability, Adaptability, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Literacy, Digital Literacy, Drawings and Schematics, Electric and Electronic Controls, Electric Motors, Emotional Intelligence, Fans, Blowers and Supporting Ductwork, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Lubrication Types and Systems, Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses), Mathematic Literacy, Mechanical Literacy, Mentorship, Motivating Teams {+ 8 more}

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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