Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £55,000 + Overtime (1.5x)
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Permanent Position)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)

Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in Banbury. The position is initially offered as a 3-month contract to provide cover for long-term absence, with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a permanent role.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery and site equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of manufacturing and packaging machinery.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.

• Minimise production downtime through efficient fault finding and repair.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

• Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

• Adhere to all health & safety, food safety, and site compliance standards.

• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

Requirements

• Electrically biased maintenance background within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

• Experience with fault finding on automated production equipment.

• Strong understanding of electrical systems including motors, sensors, drives, and control systems.

• Basic mechanical maintenance skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Desirable

• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

• Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production lines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000.

• Overtime available at 1.5x rate.

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after the initial contract period.

• Working within a well-established and supportive engineering team.

This role would suit a proactive and experienced maintenance engineer looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment with excellent long-term prospects.