Maintenance Engineer – PLC‑Aware, Manufacturing Stability

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Unknown Grimsby-based manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its team. You will be responsible for maintaining a varied range of production and site equipment, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to keep the production facility running smoothly.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering background, experience in a production environment, and the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics. PLC familiarity is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical engineering or maintenance experience.
• Background within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Competent with electrical fault diagnosis and repair.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous.
• Able to understand engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience taking responsibility for maintenance activities or leading others.
• Self-motivated with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Practical approach to engineering, including welding, fabrication and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a varied range of production and site equipment.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Organise maintenance activities and coordinate with external contractors.
• Ensure essential spares and materials are available.
• Take on responsibility for maintenance planning and improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance experience

Electrical fault diagnosis

PLC familiarity

Engineering drawings

Leadership

Planning & problem solving

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Unknown Grimsby-based manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its team. You will be responsible for maintaining a varied range of production and site equipment, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to keep the production facility running smoothly.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering background, experience in a production environment, and the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics. PLC familiarity is advantageous.