Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical engineering company in Milton Keynes is hiring a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer for their new automated facility. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical maintenance. You will perform a mixture of preventative and reactive maintenance on cutting-edge machinery, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent holiday benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• 18th Edition qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conveyors and automated machinery.
• Perform electrical panel work including wiring and testing.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanically biased maintenance

Electrical panel work

Preventative maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical qualification for panel work

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanically Biased) - New State-of-the-Art Site

Location: Milton keynes

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 + Overtime (x1.5)

Shift Pattern: Double Days (Week 1: 6am-2pm, Week 2: 2pm-10pm)

Holidays: 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown

Pension: 8% Employer Contribution

Healthcare: Private Medical Insurance

About the Role

We\'re seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a growing team at a brand-new, fully automated site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge machinery in a clean and modern facility.

You\'ll be responsible for a mix of PPM and reactive maintenance, covering mechanical and some electrical tasks, including panel work (wiring, testing, fault finding). You\'ll be working solo on site and reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conveyors and other automated machinery
• Work with sprockets, chains, compressed air, steam, and boilers
• Carry out small facilities maintenance tasks
• Perform electrical panel work - wiring, testing, and fault finding
• Undertake PPM and reactive maintenance tasks
• Minor involvement with chemical systems (training provided)

Ideal Candidate

• Mechanically biased - ideally 60/40 mechanical/electrical split
• Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical) minimum
• Holds an electrical qualification suitable for panel work
• 18th Edition is advantageous
• Background in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing or industrial settings

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing company with genuine progression opportunities (potential to step into a senior engineer role in future)
• Full support and training provided, including facilities-specific training
• Competitive package with private healthcare, excellent pension, and holiday benefits
• Enjoy a structured shift with work-life balance and Christmas/New Year shutdown

How to Apply

Interested? Apply now and be part of something new from the ground up. Interviews are taking place now - don\'t miss your chance to join a forward-thinking team in a modern, dynamic work environment