Production Engineer - Electrical Bias - Nights

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Padstow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd is recruiting on behalf of an established Bindery firm near Padstow for a permanent nights electrical/mechanical engineer to join their team.

The role involves planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, site equipment, and regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring, RCD). You will work nights, 40 hours across 4x10 or 5x8 shifts, and support installation, improvements, and training of apprentices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing production machinery, especially printing machinery.
• City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of ancillary site and building equipment.
• Support installation and project work on equipment within the printing and bookbinding trade, as well as other site equipment.
• Work independently and proactively to maintain high standards of maintenance and health & safety.
• Assist in supervising and training apprentices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Undertake any reasonable duties associated with the role.
• Perform regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring inspections, RCD testing) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Health & safety

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering NVQ

Job description

Our client, an established Bindery firm based near Padstow are seeking a permanent nights electrical / mechanical engineer to join their team.

What we offer:

• £35,000-£45,000 per annum
• Monday - Friday
• 40H per week
• 4 x 10H or 5 x 8H shifts - TBD at the interview stage.
• Permanent position

The role:

• Carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
• Conduct daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of ancillary site and building equipment.
• Support installation and project work on equipment within the printing and bookbinding trade, as well as other site equipment.
• Work independently and proactively to maintain high standards of maintenance and health & safety.
• Assist in supervising and training apprentices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Undertake any reasonable duties associated with the role.
• Perform regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring inspections, RCD testing) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to electrical systems and machinery.

Qualifications and relevant experience:

• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of production machinery - Especially printing machinery.
• City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive, flexible, and problem-solving approach.
• Experience with industry standard systems and processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 27001).