Manufacturing Engineer

Talent RockIt Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Eastbourne is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering Support team. The role involves reactive and preventive maintenance on automated machinery, with a focus on electrical fault finding. Candidates should possess a recognised Electrical qualification and experience in manufacturing. This position offers 40 hours per week with a focus on teamwork and communication skills. Training provided where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical.
• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance on automated production machinery.
• Conduct preventive maintenance routines.
• Participate in weekend call-out rota.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skill on PLCs

Mechanical fault finding

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Self-motivation

Education

Recognised industrial Electrical qualification 18th Edition

Level 3 Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Shift Maintenance Engineer

We’re working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking to add an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician to join one of its site Manufacturing Engineering Support teams.

Hours: 40 hours per week – Triple Shift or Permanent Nights (plus overtime)

Location: Near Eastbourne, Sussex

Salary: Dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance on automated production, printing, packaging or finishing machinery
• Pre‑planned Maintenance (PPM) – Input to and carry out preventive maintenance routines
• Mechanical fault finding
• Electrical fault finding with and without diagrams (three‑phase and control systems)
• Fault finding and repair on hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Small installation projects
• Continuous Improvement to maintain optimal machine efficiency
• Keep clean any areas in which you are working, including transit areas to and from the workshop, the workshop and stores
• Support the Operations team in achieving targets
• Comply with the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Contribute to cost‑effective technical solutions
• Deliver to the operational expectations
• Be part of a weekend call‑out rota

Qualifications

• A recognised industrial Electrical qualification 18th Edition and Level 3 Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer or as a dedicated Multiskilled or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the print, packaging or associated industries is a plus but not essential; experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skill in particular on PLCs, drives and inverters
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
• Experience with maintenance PPM and RM programmes
• Ideally experience working with highly skilled Operators or Technicians
• Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivation, initiative and determination

Specific training where required will be provided, OEM suppliers and via remote modem diagnostic support from the OEM.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in a key maintenance engineering role working on large scale machinery in a time‑sensitive manufacturing environment.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this stage.