Maintenance Engineer — Uptime & Reliability Specialist

Greif; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in Crewe, UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve machine uptime and reliability. You will analyze data, plan maintenance activities, and coordinate with manufacturing and supervision to minimize downtime.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Proficiency in MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data to improve uptime.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in written and oral communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes data pertaining to machine performance and identified problems.
• Plans and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with manufacturing and supervision.
• Tracks work orders and maintains equipment history files.
• Controls and optimizes maintenance spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing and inventorying.
• Performs root cause analyses for equipment and system failures and directs colleagues to problems.
• Follows procedures to resolve technical issues and supports operations to increase uptime and productivity.
• Adheres to plant safety policies and participates in safety and Lean programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

Written and spoken communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greif in Crewe, UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve machine uptime and reliability. You will analyze data, plan maintenance activities, and coordinate with manufacturing and supervision to minimize downtime.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Proficiency in MS Office is expected.