At a Glance
- Tasks: Maximise machine uptime through maintenance and quick breakdown resolution.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team focused on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift flexibility, and opportunities for training and development.
- Other info: Exciting career growth potential in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values innovation and reliability in engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maximising machine uptime through planned preventative maintenance and the prompt resolution of breakdowns across the site.
The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, overseeing the installation, relocation, overhaul, and repair of machinery, and ensuring all machines and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and are fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- To adhere to Company Rules / Health and Safety / Environmental Standards and Practices.
- Carry out Preventative Planned Maintenance tasks to ensure all assets are safe and reliable for use.
- Fault finding on all assets, identify and repair machine breakdowns.
- Identifying and supporting corrective actions on asset/process limitations.
- Work with and install single phase / three phase electrical circuits.
- To attend training and continuous development opportunities when required.
- Continuously look to improve reliability and cost effectiveness of all assets.
- Contribution to the company objectives and values.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience with preventative maintenance systems and breakdown repair
- Good understanding of and proactive engagement in health and safety requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to unplanned issues
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to undertake shift work (including back shift, night shifts and weekends/bank holidays) overtime and call outs as required.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes and safety glasses.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test as well as a company medical.
- Knowledge and understanding of 5s and lean manufacturing techniques.
- Proficient in the use of IT software for example Microsoft.
Desirable Requirements
- Proven record of actively promoting safe working practices.
- Time served in a Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineering role within a Manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of PLC control systems.
- Ability to undertake shift work (Annualised Hours pattern*), overtime and call outs as required.
- Knowledge and understanding of 5s and lean manufacturing techniques.
- Proficient in the use of IT software for example Microsoft.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes and safety glasses.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment and independently.
- Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
- Proactive and driven. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test (hair follicle), company medical and background check.
- Multi skilled Engineering experience.
- Qualified in IEE Regulations (18th edition).
Compensation
- Currency: GBP
- Salary Minimum: Market
- Salary Maximum: Market
- Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.
The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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Maintenance Engineer in Plymouth employer: AMETEK
AMETEK Taylor Hobson is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where experienced software engineers can thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment, while also providing the unique advantage of being part of a global team that values diverse perspectives and ideas.
