Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Engineering Direct Ltd; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support 24/7 production of specialty plastic compounds. This role involves maintaining and repairing plant, equipment, and buildings, ensuring high safety standards and compliance with health legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical repairs, and will work collaboratively with production teams to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in fault finding and repair will contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining plant and equipment through mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Apprentice-trained in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs across the site.
• Perform repairs and safety checks to maintain high safety standards.
• Coordinate with Production to implement planned maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Fault finding and repair of gearboxes and drives

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

IT literacy

Ability to work as part of a team

Understanding of technical drawings

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems

Ability to carry out electrical and mechanical installation work

Fault finding and repair on pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

Education

Apprentice-trained in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Clients team in Melton Mowbray.

Job Summary/ Purpose

To maintain and repair plant, equipment, and buildings in support of 24/7 production of specialty plastic compounds. Work as part of the maintenance team to meet company objectives in safety, efficiency, and utilization of production equipment. Participate in providing a 24-hour troubleshooting service (maintenance, fire, or safety).

The candidate must demonstrate experience in maintaining plant and equipment through mechanical and electrical repairs.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs across the site (Melton Mowbray and Old Dalby).
• Perform repairs and safety checks to maintain high safety standards and comply with health and safety legislation.
• Report dangerous machinery and respond to safety failures with corrective actions or isolation of faulty equipment.
• Assist in risk assessments and perform repairs using safe work methods as assigned by the supervisor. Ensure that work done unsupervised meets safety standards to protect yourself and others.
• Coordinate with Production to implement planned maintenance and repairs, ensuring smooth operation of all production equipment. Provide a safe, flexible, skilled service to minimize downtime and costs.
• Maintain cost-effective and reliable utility services (gas, water, electricity). Recommend and implement energy-saving measures and continuous improvements.
• Assist in maintaining systems, checks, procedures, records, and tests (e.g., lifts/hoists, forklift trucks, calibration) to meet safety legislation and company requirements.
• Identify spare parts needs and liaise with the Engineering Coordinator to ensure proper stock levels.
• Collaborate with Production and Technical Departments to troubleshoot processing issues and process variations. Make recommendations or rectify problems to improve quality standards.
• Train other employees (Engineers, Operators) in tasks such as TPM and changeovers.
• Work with management to ensure continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Assist with training and instructing operatives as needed.
• Undertake projects or other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain flexibility in work shifts to meet business needs and holiday cover requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.

Knowledge/Experience Required

• Fault finding and repair of gearboxes and drives.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• IT literacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of technical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Ability to carry out electrical and mechanical installation work.
• Fault finding and repair on pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.