Maintenance Engineer

hen equipment stops, you're the person people want on shift. If you're the kind of engineer who can walk into a breakdown, get to the root cause quickly, and keep production moving, this role will feel right at home.You will be supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, and overall equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are ever quite the same.About the Business This is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing operation with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The site operates high-volume production processes where engineering performance is critical to overall output. You'll be joining a stable, skilled maintenance team with a strong emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and keeping production running efficiently.Shift Pattern 3-shift rotating system:6:00am 2:00pm2:00pm 10:00pm10:00pm 6:00amBenefitsContributory pension scheme25 days / 187.5 hours annual leaveSite performance-based quarterly bonus (not guaranteed)Free parkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeKey ResponsibilitiesFault diagnosis on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, responding quickly to breakdownsCarrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to scheduleCompleting engineering maintenance tasks within assigned areasUpdating CMMS records for breakdowns, downtime and maintenance historyEnsuring effective shift handovers where applicableMaintaining safe working practices in line with 6S and risk assessmentsSupporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve efficiencySupporting and developing apprentices within the teamEnsuring plant and equipment is correctly serviced, maintained and calibratedProviding flexible support across departments when requiredAbout YouTime-served apprenticeship in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systemsGood communication skills at all levelsSelf-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approachTeam-focused with a continuous improvement mindsetKeen to know more? Give Wayne a call today at The Sterling Choice.TPBN1_UKTJ