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Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical Bias
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum + shift allowance
Shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am
The Opportunity
An established manufacturing business is entering an exciting phase of growth, with ambitious plans to double in size over the next two years. We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to help keep production running reliably and support the next stage of the site's development.
Joining a newly structured maintenance team under a new Maintenance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible difference—improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and helping build a more proactive approach to maintenance.
The role combines mechanical and electrical repairs, and engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias are welcome to apply. You'll need a willingness to work across both disciplines and develop your broader maintenance skills.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll maintain a varied range of production equipment, including injection moulding machines, ultrasonic welders, robotics, conveyors and automated assembly lines.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, getting production running again safely and efficiently.
- Carry out planned and preventative maintenance, helping develop and improve maintenance schedules.
- Investigate recurring faults and implement lasting fixes that reduce unplanned downtime.
- Troubleshoot issues involving sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, drives and PLC-controlled equipment, according to your skills and experience.
- Support machine set-ups, changeovers, tooling changes and equipment installation and commissioning.
- Record breakdowns, causes and repairs to help identify trends and prevent repeat failures.
- Help identify critical spares and ensure replacement parts are available when needed.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and the Mould Shop to maintain output and product quality. xgikmsk
- Contribute ideas and practical improvements that increase equipment reliability, efficiency and safety.
- Follow safe isolation, lock-out and permit procedures Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Maintenance Engineer employer: Probus Recruitment
Join a well-established UK infrastructure and highways organisation that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. As an HR Adviser in Birmingham, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, a company car or allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous pension contributions and professional qualifications funding. This role not only provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee relations across multiple sites but also fosters long-term career growth in a dynamic and operationally focused environment.
