Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a self motivated and ambitious individual to join our friendly Engineering team!

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the internal and external customer demands are achieved, quality standards are met and labour efficiencies are maximised within a safe working environment. As a member of the Engineering Team, the successful applicant will be hands on in their approach to machine maintenance on a day to day basis whilst collaboratively driving continuous improvement within the Engineering Department as well as with Production Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Procurement. Our Engineering team is a highly skilled, collaborative group that takes pride in delivering reliable, high quality solutions in a fast paced environment. Working closely with colleagues across the business, the team combines strong technical expertise with a practical, problem solving mindset. You'll be joining a supportive culture where knowledge is shared, ideas are valued, and everyone plays a key role in keeping our operations running efficiently and safely.

Essential Skills

• Experience using MS Office packages
• Good written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Educated to GCSE A-C in Maths, English and Science, or equivalent
• An understanding of and exposure to the principles and tools of lean manufacturing (e.g., standardisation of processes, workflow, structured problem solving, 5S and continuous improvement processes etc)
• Awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice
• Analytical approach in understanding data
• Excellent knowledge of production processes
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding capabilities

Desirable Qualities

• Able to engage with colleagues and service users, collaborating at all levels
• Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail
• Self motivated and ambitious
• Have a "can do" attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problems
• Curious and inquisitive
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Calm under pressure and level headed
• Methodical
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Benefits

• Great package - pay, bonus and pension
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Personal development
• Recognition and reward
• Health Cash Plan
• General Income Protection - after 12 months' service
• Life Assurance - after 12 months' service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking and great public transport links