Maintenance Engineer
Manufacturing Industry
Mechanical Bias
Milton Keynes MK6 5LD
Permanent Role
Mon-Fri AM & PM Rotating Shifts
Starting salary up to £55,000
Overtime, Life Insurance, Specialist Training, 33 days Holiday


The Company:
A leading group in the packaging industry, specialising in designing and manufacturing sustainable solutions. Operating in the rapidly expanding market, the materials utilised by the company have strong environmental credentials, contributing to reducing single-use plastics. The company is looking for a skilled and experienced maintenance engineer to join its Engineering Team and lead strategic maintenance efforts. 

Other titles might include: Shift Technician, Multi-skilled engineer, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Service Technician or similar.

The Role: Maintenance Engineer
This role focuses on optimising site operations by enhancing the reliability of plants and assets.

• The responsibilities split into 70% mechanical engineering and 30% electrical/electronic engineering, involving tasks such as maintenance of Gearboxes, pneumatics, drive and transfer belts, pulleys, gear trains, shafts, rollers, bearings, pumps and motors, sensors & PLCs.
• Following weekly, fortnightly and monthly maintenance schedules.

• Ensure health and safety practices are followed, fostering safer working methods.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive maintenance activities.
• Enhance housekeeping standards in engineering workshops and around the sites.
• Meet and exceed KPIs for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with site protocols.
• Maintain maintenance records.
• Support compliance with accreditation standards.
• Implement improvements to machine and process safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Candidate Requirements: Maintenance Engineer

• Experience in Planned Preventative Maintenance within a Manufacturing Environment.
• Worked on mechanical repairs such as Gearboxes, drive and transfer belts and pulleys, gear trains, shafts, rollers, bearings, pumps and motors.
• Counterbalance fork truck license preferred.
• Minimum BTEC Level 4 HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The Package: Maintenance Engineer

• Salary £45,000-£55,000 - dependent on experience 
• 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Rotating shifts: 6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm-10pm.
• Training period hours may vary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced Overtime rates 
• Life Insurance 
• On-site parking 
• Access to profit-share bonus scheme
• Long-term growth opportunities & specialist training

• Company Pension scheme

Interested? To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 0116 254 5411 between 7:30am - 4.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know

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