Site Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This vacancy has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting the company's commitment to developing and progressing its employees.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving plant reliability, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.

This is a predominantly mechanical role (around 90%), so we're looking for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background. Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is highly desirable, along with a basic understanding of fault finding on control systems. You'll be involved in maintaining and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Service, maintain and overhaul machinery
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement and maintenance systems
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health, Safety & Environmental standards
• Work proactively to minimise downtime and improve performance

About You

• Previous work experience in a similar maintenance role
• Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics & pneumatics
• Experience with fabrication and welding is desirable
• Positive, proactive and flexible approach

Working Hours

• Rotating 3-shift pattern (days, afternoons, nights)
• "  Rotating 3-shift pattern (Days, Afternoons, Nights)
• "  Monday to Thursday:
• Days: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoons: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Nights: 10:00pm - 6:00am
• "  Friday (short shift):
• Days: 6:00am - 1:00pm
• Afternoons: 11:00am - 6:00pm
• Nights: 6:00pm - 12:00am

40 hours per week