Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer in Preston.

Reporting to: Engineering Co-ordinator

Overview

Responsible for maintaining and repairing all plant, equipment, and electrical systems across the site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, motors, pneumatic valves, and mixing vessels.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with and supervise contractors.
• Ensure all work complies with company policies and Health & Safety regulations.
• Support production departments and order required parts.

Key Skills & Experience

• Time-served engineer (multi-skilled preferred).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical & mechanical).
• Experience with pumps, motors, pneumatics, and instrumentation testing.
• Project experience including plant development and commissioning.
• Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and leadership qualities.

KPIs

• Reduction in plant downtime.
• Fewer corrective actions from external audits.
• Accurate maintenance records.

Hours of work :

Night shift :10pm -6am

OR/AND

Rotational :6am-2pm/ 2pm-10pm

General

Two-shift role involving hands-on maintenance and repair work.

Please note this is a CV based application. If you have the relevant experience and you are ready for a new challenge please send your most recent CV to .