Maintenance Engineer

When equipment stops, you're the person people want on shift. If you're the kind of engineer who can walk into a breakdown, get to the root cause quickly, and keep production moving, this role will feel right at home. You will be supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, and overall equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are ever quite the same. About the Business This is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing operation with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The site operates high-volume production processes where engineering performance is critical to overall output. You'll be joining a stable, skilled maintenance team with a strong emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and keeping production running efficiently. Shift Pattern 3-shift rotating system: * 6:00am 2:00pm * 2:00pm 10:00pm * 10:00pm 6:00am Benefits * Contributory pension scheme * 25 days / 187.5 hours annual leave * Site performance-based quarterly bonus (not guaranteed) * Free parking * Employee Assistance Programme Key Responsibilities * Fault diagnosis on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, responding quickly to breakdowns * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to schedule * Completing engineering maintenance tasks within assigned areas * Updating CMMS records for breakdowns, downtime and maintenance history * Ensuring effective shift handovers where applicable * Maintaining safe working practices in line with 6S and risk assessments * Supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve efficiency * Supporting and developing apprentices within the team * Ensuring plant and equipment is correctly serviced, maintained and calibrated * Providing flexible support across departments when required About You * Time-served apprenticeship in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) * Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems * Good communication skills at all levels * Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive approach * Team-focused with a continuous improvement mindset Keen to know more? Give Wayne a call today at The Sterling Choice