At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair machinery to keep production running smoothly.
- Company: Join a dynamic production team in a rural setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy free food, company events, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with weekends off and no field-based work.
- Why this job: Be hands-on in a challenging role with a mix of mechanical and electrical tasks.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Engineer to join our production and factory team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a focus on ensuring the functionality and reliability of the production and operation equipment. Working Monday to Friday (afternoon shifts 2pm till 10:15pm), 40-hours per week. Own transport essential to get to and from the site, as there are no bus or train links available, and site location is out in the middle of rural countryside. £30,000 to £40,000 Basic Annual Salary. Full-time permanent position, you will be required to supply proof of right to work and qualifications at application stage prior to interview.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on machinery and equipment to maximise production targets, as well as electrical engineering work.
- Repairing and servicing rollers, conveyers, and line machines to ensure production output is maintained.
- Troubleshoot and repair issues, service and maintain and ensure that planned maintenance is scheduled with minimal disruption.
- Interpret schematics to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
- Perform tasks as required for equipment repairs and modifications.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
Essential:
Our preference is for a multi-skilled engineer rather than a fully qualified electrician. We are ideally looking for someone with a proven combination of both mechanical and electrical experience who can work confidently across a range of maintenance and fault-finding tasks. This is a particularly challenging role, and we would welcome any candidate with a balanced skill set in both disciplines. This is a hands-on role supporting maintenance, fault finding, and installation work across production, packaging, and cold storage areas.
Preferred Requirements (any of the following):
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – City & Guilds 2382-22.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with AM2 completed.
- Inspection & Testing qualification – City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent).
- ECS/JIB Gold Card Electrician.
- Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Competence working on control panels, MCCs, motors, drives, and production line equipment.
Benefits:
- Canteen.
- Company events.
- Discounted or free food.
- Employee mentoring programme.
- On-site free parking.
- Career progression.
- No field-based work.
- Weekends off.
Mechanical Repair Maintenance Engineer employer: The RPC Group
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