Maintenance Engineer

* Relevant manufacturing OND, BTEC Level 3 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 3 qualification, plus recognised electrical qualifications covering electrical testing and fault finding.
* Minimum 5 years' relevant manufacturing and/or engineering experience, with a strong electrical maintenance background and proven experience working on production machinery and CNC equipment within a manufacturing environment.

**Main Purpose of the Role**

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our Production Management team by ensuring all machinery is fully operational and available to meet production demands. You will play a key role in delivering planned maintenance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic projects, while maintaining accurate reporting to enable efficient production planning and performance.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Support Manufacturing Leadership in maximising machine uptime and availability to meet production targets.
* Implement, schedule, and continuously improve planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards across the manufacturing environment.
* Ensure all machinery complies with current legislation and safety standards.
* Train employees in basic machine maintenance and 5S standards to maintain operational efficiency.
* Manage and maintain parts inventory to support machine availability within budget constraints.
* Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of 5S principles across all machinery.
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
* Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance improvements.
* Align machine servicing schedules with production planning and company production systems.
* Provide support to the boiler team as required.
* Respond to maintenance call-outs as part of a rota system.
* Train and support team members at the same or lower grade.

Please note: This role may require undertaking additional duties appropriate to the position.

**Knowledge, Skills & Experience**