Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Larkhall

Pay Range/details: Competitive salary + benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Patterns:

Rotating shift pattern:

6-2, 2-10, 10-6 on a weekly rotation

Continental :

1 st week - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun 2nd week - Wed and Thurs Dayshift 6am – 6pm (2 weeks rotate)

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Larkhall site. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering effective planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Maintenance Engineer to contribute to our high standards of operational excellence while working collaboratively with a team of experienced engineers and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times

Resolve machine breakdowns promptly, escalating to lead engineer or specialist when necessary

Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules (PPMS) to align with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to 5S principles

Conduct effective handovers with clear, timely written and verbal communication

Order parts using the correct administrative processes

Contribute to the upkeep of stores and ensure compliance with standards

Perform root cause analysis to provide permanent fixes for recurring issues

Ensure the correct tools are available for every job

Demonstrate good standards of conduct, including adherence to site rules (e.g., no eating/drinking in sections except water) and effective time management

Collaborate effectively with third-party contractors when required

Optimize resource use, including skills, personnel, and tools, for each job

Provide supervision and coaching to apprentices on assigned tasks

Qualifications & Requirements - Maintenance Engineer

Time-served and qualified Maintenance Engineer (or equivalent qualification)

Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer

Electrical bias with 17th or 18th Edition certification and proven experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively within a team

Desirable: Hydraulic experience and previous work in a manufacturing environment

Equivalent qualifications to 17th/18th Edition for candidates trained outside the UK or with alternative certifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or similar)

What we can offer - Maintenance Engineer

Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development

Access to comprehensive training and coaching programs

Collaborative work culture with exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing processes

Benefits package tailored to support employee wellbeing

Call for action: For more information on this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Charlie Boulton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Multiskilled Engineers, or Shift Engineers may be suitable for this position.

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