Maintenance Engineer

The Role

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for maintaining equipment and machinery to a high standard, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations. You will support operational teams in daily routines, monitor plant performance, and coordinate with external contractors or suppliers when required. This is a hands-on role for a proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Manage inventories of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Plan and communicate maintenance activities with operational teams.
• Ensure all relevant risk assessments and safety checks are completed before commencing work.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct electrical appliance testing and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area in line with best practice standards.
• Participate in projects to improve and develop maintenance processes and facilities.
• May be required to undertake occasional out-of-hours work for emergency callouts or planned maintenance.

The Candidate

Knowledge of mechanical systems, including fault-finding and repair of machinery, pumps, compressors, fans, and rotating equipment.

Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Electrical testing experience.

Awareness of safe systems of work, permit-to-work procedures, and risk assessments.

Ability to operate relevant equipment such as lifts, scaffolding, or forklifts (certifications desirable).

Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.

Confident working independently or as part of a team.

Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

The Package

Competitive salary and benefits.

Opportunity to work on diverse engineering and maintenance projects.

Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development.