Proactive Maintenance Engineer: Uptime & Machinery Care

Cala Consulting; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Consulting is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a client in Chester. You will maintain machinery, equipment and systems to maximise productivity and minimise downtime in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements include time-served mechanical experience or a degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in a similar role, and practical knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; basic electrical/PLC/CNC knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical engineer or degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in a mechanical maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong practical experience with mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Basic working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, CNC, or PC-controlled equipment desirable (mechanical focus remains key).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and unplanned maintenance work and respond to equipment faults.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and machinery and arrange procurement of fixtures, fittings and components as required.
• Conduct quality inspections on jobs.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs.
• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs.
• Work with Senior Management to improve health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work as part of a team to ensure continuous flow of production and operations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems knowledge

PLCs

CNC

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

CNC machines

Job description

Cala Consulting is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a client in Chester. You will maintain machinery, equipment and systems to maximise productivity and minimise downtime in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements include time-served mechanical experience or a degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in a similar role, and practical knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; basic electrical/PLC/CNC knowledge is desirable.