At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot high-tech manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join a leading sustainable manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, sick pay, staff discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Rotating shifts with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team improving automation in a modern environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, strong electrical skills, and fault-finding experience.
The predicted salary is between 59000 - 62000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a busy maintenance team. This role is critical in supporting the continuous operation of a high-volume manufacturing plant, with a strong emphasis on electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and automation systems. Working as part of a dedicated shift team, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Your new role:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of plant equipment.
- Provide rapid response to breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis.
- Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the site.
- Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
- Fault-finding and maintenance on PLC systems (Siemens preferred).
- Maintain motors, drives (inverters), sensors, and control panels.
- Work on industrial electrical distribution systems, MCCs, and switchgear.
- Support automation and control improvements across the plant.
- Assist with maintenance of pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers on complex repairs.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (minimum requirement NVQ/C&G level 3).
- Strong multi-skilled experience with an electrical bias.
- Proven fault-finding ability in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
- Experience with PLC systems and automated production equipment.
- Understanding of motors, drives, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
What you'll get in return:
- Working on a rotating shift pattern (6-2/2-10/10-6) with a salary range of £59-62k, pension, sick pay scheme, staff discounts.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Modern, highly automated working environment.
- Opportunity to be part of a sustainable manufacturing business.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Locations
Maintenance Engineer in Norfolk, Norwich employer: Hays
Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company that prioritises employee development and offers a modern, highly automated working environment. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, a comprehensive sick pay scheme, and ongoing training opportunities, all while contributing to a sustainable business. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent place for skilled engineers to thrive.
