Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading pan-European manufacturing company is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to handle electrical and mechanical maintenance in a time-sensitive manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a recognized electrical qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and ideally have experience in manufacturing operations. The role involves reactive and pre-planned maintenance on automated machinery, as well as participation in the weekend call-out rota. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable firm in a key engineering role.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a maintenance engineer or as a dedicated multiskilled or electrical engineer.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical.
• Experience with maintenance PPM and RM programmes.

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance on automated production machinery.
• Pre-planned maintenance and input to preventive maintenance routines.
• Support operations team in achieving targets.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Ability to read engineering diagrams

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team-work skills

Education

Recognised industrial electrical qualification (18th Edition)

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

Job description

We're working with a large pan‑European manufacturing business that operates 7 days a week and is actively seeking an experienced, multiskilled maintenance electrician to join one of its site‑specific manufacturing engineering support teams.

Shift Maintenance Engineer

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

Location: Near Bognor Regis, 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 work areas clean, including transit areas, 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 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 print, packaging or associated industries is welcome but not essential; experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills, especially 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 team‑work skills
• Self‑motivation, initiative and determination
• Specific training where required will be provided, OEM suppliers and 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.