Maintenance Shift Engineer

Proactive Global; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in the UK seeks a Maintenance Shift Engineer to focus on proactive maintenance and corrective actions within a rapidly growing environment. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship and relevant qualifications. The role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and various benefits including medical cover and wellbeing memberships.

Benefits

Performance related pay

Bupa Medical Cover

YuLife - Wellbeing membership

Qualifications

• Completed time-served apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.
• Prior experience in FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance focusing on proactive issue detection.
• Swiftly address breakdowns and conduct effective corrective maintenance.
• Log work and parts in Maximo system.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload planning

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or higher

Completed time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo system

PLC experience

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Shift Engineer
4 on 4 shift pattern
Salary: £48,000
Location: Bedford

A dynamic leader in automation and engineering systems integration is on the lookout for a maintenance engineer to become a valuable part of their expanding team. Our client, a top-tier systems integrator, is a major player in the industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a promising future. They are committed to helping you grow, both personally and professionally, with carefully designed career development plans to ensure the entire team moves forward. If you are an ambitious multiskilled maintenance engineer looking for new opportunities and career progression in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance with a focus on proactive issue detection.
• Swiftly address breakdowns and conduct effective corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in various devices.
• Log work and parts in Maximo system.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Maintain professionalism in all customer interactions.
• Adhere to company health and safety regulations for a secure work environment.

Qualifications

• Completed time-served apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or higher in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Prior experience in FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing (preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective workload planning and prioritization abilities; able to work independently and in teams; open to overtime.
• Desirable skills: 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, PLC and diagnostics experience, training/coaching experience.

What we offer

• Performance related pay
• Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, health promotion, and daily quests to gain Yucoins for vouchers.
• A challenging work environment with opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact us.

About Proactive

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry-leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.