Maintenance Engineer FTC

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with potential for permanence. The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline and will be responsible for maintenance tasks including breakdown assistance and equipment improvement. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £51,400 plus benefits like a matched pension, holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Matched pension up to 10%

24 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Health and dental services access

X4 death in service benefit

Employee assistance programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or higher qualifications in engineering.
• Electrical qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakdowns.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Improve and maintain production equipment.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance engineering

Electrical qualifications

Knowledge of pneumatics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Packaging machinery

Job description

Maintenance Engineer FTC, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Client: Probe UK

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

We are seeking a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area. The ideal candidate will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline. You will join a large multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £51,400 plus shift cover premiums and overtime. An extensive benefits package includes a matched pension up to 10%, training courses such as mechanical to electrical and PLC training, and more.

Company Overview

Our client is a UK-based firm operating across the country within a larger group, offering secure employment opportunities with comprehensive benefits, especially during uncertain times.

Contract Details

This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.

Benefits

• Matched pension up to 10%
• 24 days holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted products
• Health and dental services access
• X4 death in service benefit
• Employee assistance programs
• Training and development opportunities (PLC courses, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist with breakdowns
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance
• Improve and maintain production equipment
• Update CMMS records
• Fault diagnosis and repair

Requirements

• Recognized engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or higher)
• Electrical qualifications (a plus)
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Knowledge of pneumatics
• Experience with packaging machinery (advantageous)

Please apply to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.

This position is commutable from Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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