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Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 31,672 - 31,672 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Chesterfield area
Salary: £31,679.52 per annum (£16.03 per hour)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00 (38 hours/week)
Benefits:
· 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
· 3% employer pension contribution (if opted-in)
· Paid tea breaks: 2 x 10 mins/day (1 on Friday)
· 30 min unpaid lunch break
About the Role
We are looking for a mature, experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team following the retirement of their current engineer. This is a permanent role offering a varied and hands-on workload, ideal for someone with a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
You will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of machinery, from older equipment dating back to the 1950s through to modern machines from 2022. The role includes on-site work, as well as off-site repairs for beverage and vending machines located at customer sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and contributing to a positive food safety and quality culture.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain premises, plant, and machinery to ensure long life, efficient performance, and minimal downtime.
· Service, maintain, and repair beverage and vending equipment, both on-site and at customer locations within approximately 100 miles.
· Keep a stock of small spares for remote machines and reorder as required.
· Assist the caretaker/handyman with repairs to the fabric of the premises, both internally and externally.
· Work on improvements to electrical systems on-site.
· Maintain PAT records for applicable machinery.
· Complete accurate and timely documentation for all off-site repairs.
· Report directly to the Director and carry out other tasks reasonably requested by the Operations Manager or Directors.
Performance Criteria
Your performance in this role will be assessed based on:
· Attendance and punctuality
· Professional appearance and presentation
· Attitude towards tasks
· Compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation
· Reduction in production machinery breakdowns
· Efficiency and quality of off-site repairs to maintain customer satisfaction
· Accurate and prompt record keeping
Candidate Requirements
· Proven experience as an electrical engineer with strong mechanical skills
· Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
· Confident troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of machinery
· Attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills
· Commitment to health, safety, and food safety standards
Why This Role?
· Work in a supportive, safety-focused environment
· Opportunity to work with a wide range of machinery, combining mechanical and electrical engineering
· Stable, permanent role with competitive salary and benefits
· Be part of a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and initiative
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a hands-on role with variety and responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
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