At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment, focusing on electrical systems and automation.
- Company: Join a busy maintenance team in a high-volume manufacturing plant.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary range of £59-62k, pension, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Work on a rotating shift pattern of 6-2/2-10/10-6.
- Why this job: Be part of a sustainable manufacturing business with a modern, automated environment.
- Qualifications: Must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and strong multi-skilled 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.
Maintenance Engineer in Terrington St Clement employer: Hays
This role is based in a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility. Employees benefit from a sick pay scheme and staff discounts. The company is committed to sustainability and offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
