Maintenance Engineer – PLC, Electrical & Systems

SWJ Search; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Search is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a hands-on role in a manufacturing site in Barnard Castle, UK. You will maintain production equipment and the building, aiming to minimise unplanned downtime and drive improvements across the operation.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in maintenance, NVQ Level 3, strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and PLC literacy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, facilities or maintenance engineering.
• Strong fault finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Good working knowledge of PLC systems and the ability to read electrical drawings.
• A safe approach to work, with experience of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience of planning maintenance and managing contractors and spares.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site plant using a CMMS.
• Fault find and repair electrical, control and mechanical systems quickly to limit production disruption.
• Look after the building and services, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire safety systems.
• Source and manage external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Keep stock of spare parts and consumables to ensure critical items are available.
• Write risk assessments, implement emergency response plans and report maintenance metrics.
• Lead and mentor apprentices, technicians and support staff, and drive site improvement projects.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Plc systems

Sourcing contractors

Mentoring staff

Education

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

SWJ Search is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a hands-on role in a manufacturing site in Barnard Castle, UK. You will maintain production equipment and the building, aiming to minimise unplanned downtime and drive improvements across the operation.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in maintenance, NVQ Level 3, strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and PLC literacy.