Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer in Crewe

Energy Jobline ZR; Crewe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Private healthcare after 12 months

Pension 4%

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Crewe is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing team. The role is ~70% mechanical and ~30% electrical, maintaining a range of production machinery to keep environments safe, reliable and operational.

The position covers planned and reactive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, hydraulics and injection/blow moulding gear, operating on a rotating Panama shift with 12-hour days and two weekends off monthly.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent must have been achieved.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Good understanding of electrical maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of production machinery and equipment.
• Mechanical fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Maintenance of pumps, valves and hydraulic systems; belts, chains and bearings.

Skills

Strong mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Injection moulding machines

Blow moulding machines

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Salary: £51,000 + Overtime/Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off Rotating Panama Shift
Location: [Insert Location]

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a mechanically biased maintenance role (approximately 70% Mechanical / 30% Electrical), ideal for an engineer with a strong mechanical maintenance background who also has good fundamental electrical knowledge.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of production machinery, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Planned and reactive maintenance of production machinery and equipment
• Mechanical fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance
• Working with chains, belts and bearings
• Maintenance of pumps, valves and hydraulic systems
• Working with pneumatic systems and conveyors
• Maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines
• Maintenance and fault finding on blow moulding machines
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently

Electrical Skills

Although the role is mechanically biased, candidates should have a good working knowledge of basic electrical systems, including:

• Sensors
• Relays
• Drives and inverters
• Star/Delta motor systems
• Basic electrical wiring and control panels
• PLC inputs and outputs
• Electrical fault finding

Experience & Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent minimum
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good understanding of electrical maintenance and fault finding
• Electrical qualifications are highly desirable
• Experience with injection and/or blow moulding machinery would be advantageous
• A proactive approach to fault finding and preventative maintenance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Background

Open to candidates from a range of manufacturing and engineering backgrounds, provided they have the relevant maintenance experience and technical skills.

Training & Progression

The company places a strong emphasis on employee development and offers:

• Significant training and development budget
• Ongoing technical training
• Opportunities to develop your engineering skill set
• Clear progression opportunities, including the potential to progress into a Senior Engineer position

Engineering Team

• Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager
• Engineering team of approximately 15 engineers
• Supportive and well-established engineering function

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

This is a rotating 4-week Panama shift pattern, working 12-hour shifts. Covering 6-6 for 2 weeks and 11-11 for 2 weeks (No Nights)

The shift pattern provides two weekends off every month.

Salary & Benefits

• £51,000 basic salary
• Overtime / shift allowance paid at 1.5x and 2x
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Bupa private healthcare after 12 months
• 22 days' annual leave
• Christmas shutdown
• Two weekends off every month
• Significant training and development investment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking to join an established engineering team with a strong commitment to training and career development.

With a competitive salary, enhanced overtime rates, a structured shift pattern and genuine progression opportunities, this role would suit an engineer looking to develop their career within a modern manufacturing environment.