Mechanical PM Engineer

Etex; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex in Bristol is recruiting a Preventative Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to oversee upkeep and reliability of site equipment. You will lead a small team and collaborate with Production, Quality, Operations and Contractors to deliver effective maintenance plans.

The role emphasizes PM/AM strategy delivery, CBM/OTR analysis, and driving safe, on-time maintenance activities while pursuing continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or training.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• AM/PM 7 Steps knowledge or training.
• Condition-Based Monitoring qualification/training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PM tasks are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Lead and coordinate with the Maintenance Team Engineer and Operations Manager interlocks.
• Investigate CBM/OTR findings and plan shutdown activities with senior engineers.
• Oversee upkeep, performance and reliability of site equipment.
• Ensure implementation of reliability strategies and maintenance plans.

Skills

PM maintenance

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

Team leadership

AM/PM 7 Steps

CBM knowledge

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Degree-level engineering (preferred)

Job description

Together, we're shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as Preventative Maintenance Mechanical Engineer in Bristol!

You will be responsible for the upkeep and general reliability of the equipment. You will manage a team of 2, and ensure that agreed reliability, AM/PM plans and strategies are effectively undertaken and delivered; to achieve this, you will be liaising with Production, Quality, Operations and Contractors.

What you'll do:

• Ensure preventative maintenance (PM) tasks are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Play a key role in regular shutdowns, working closely with the Maintenance Team Engineer and Maintenance Operations Manager.
• Investigate Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and On-The-Run (OTR) findings, and collaborate with the Senior Mechanical Engineer to plan and optimise shutdown activities.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep, performance, and general reliability of equipment.
• Ensure reliability strategies, preventative maintenance plans, and agreed engineering strategies are effectively implemented and maintained.

What you'll bring:

• Working experience in a preventative maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt).
• Proven experience managing a team.
• AM/PM 7 Steps.
• Condition-Based Monitoring qualification/training.

Qualifications

• HNC level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or membership of the appropriate professional institute.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering.
• Degree-level qualification preferred (engineering, electrical, or a combination of mechanical and electrical) / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent