Maintenance Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 P/ a DOE Belper 40 hours per week Days We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, fault finding and keeping production machinery running efficiently. The business is looking for someone with a solid mechanical maintenance background, ideally with some electrical knowledge. An 80/20 or 70/30 mechanical-to-electrical split would be absolutely fine, so you don't need to be an electrically biased engineer to be considered. Key Responsibilities - Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing machinery and equipment. - Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns, ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum. - Work on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, motors and other associated equipment. - Support the installation, commissioning and maintenance of new machinery. - Carry out basic electrical fault finding and repairs where competent. - Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and overall equipment performance. - Work closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance activities. - Ensure all work is carried out safely, following relevant health and safety procedures. - Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate effectively with the wider engineering team. Skills & Experience Required - Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment. - Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience. - Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and general mechanical systems. - Experience carrying out both reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance. - Relevant mechanical or engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent). - A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently. Desirable (Not Essential) - Electrical fault-finding experience, including three-phase systems. - PLC fault-finding or diagnostic experience. - 16th, 17th or 18th Edition electrical qualifications. - Experience installing or commissioning manufacturing equipment
Maintenance Engineer in Belper employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that prioritises employee development and impact. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to investing in its people, this Private Equity backed business provides unique opportunities for career advancement, particularly for finance professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for talented individuals to thrive.
