Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Derby
£43,873 + 17% shift premium (£51,331) + excellent benefits including 10% pension, private healthcare and more.

We’re working with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer into a highly automated machining environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a site producing engines at high volume, with strong investment in technology and engineering standards.

Shift Pattern (2 week rotation)
Days: 07:00 – 16:00 (Mon–Thur), 07:00 – 12:00 (Fri)
Nights: 20:30 – 06:45 (Mon–Thur)

The Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a fast-paced, automated production line where an engine is completed every 3 minutes. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Fault finding and troubleshooting in a high-volume machining environment
• Supporting production across a line of 6 Heller CNC machines, block wash systems, and assembly stations (with OEM support for specialist machine issues)
• Working with conveyors, DC tooling, and automated production equipment
• Supporting and fault finding on Siemens PLCs and servo drive systems
• Driving performance improvements aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC)
• Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure compliance with PUWER
• Supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime across the line

About You

• This role suits a Maintenance Engineer who thrives in automated, high-output manufacturing environments.

We’re looking for:

• Experience within a machining or automated production environment
• Strong multi-skilled capability
• Completed Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-Skilled)
• HNC or equivalent experience
• Experience with PLC fault finding (Siemens ideally) and servo systems
• Understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• £51,331 total package (including shift premium)
• 33 days holiday
• Company pension (up to 10%)
• Private Healthcare
• 4x life assurance
• Onsite gym, doctor and dentist
• ULEV car scheme
• Retail discounts platform
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you''re a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to work in a highly automated, fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you.

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