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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 42,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A new permanent role has come in for an electrical maintenance engineer in Knowsley (Merseyside) based on the following criteria -

Please apply below if interested...

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, forward-thinking manufacturing site in the L34 area.

This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the smooth operation of high-speed production lines. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and ensure efficient production.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with schedules and quality standards.

  * Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising production downtime.

  * Troubleshoot electrical, and pneumatic faults on a range of production machinery.

  * Record all maintenance activities accurately using job sheets or CMMS where applicable.

  * Follow health & safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work, and PPE use.

  * Work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams to resolve equipment-related issues.

  * Escalate unresolved faults or recurring issues to the Lead Engineer

  * Maintain a clean and organised work environment, including tools and spare parts areas.

  * Assist with equipment installations, changeovers, and small engineering projects when required.

  * Participate in shift handovers and communicate clearly with incoming/outgoing team members.

  * Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce downtime, waste, or inefficiency.

About You:

  * Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

  * Proven experience in both, mainly electrical and mechanical maintenance

  * Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential

  * Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

  * Flexible approach to working shifts and overtime during busy periods

Hours and rates

  * Monday to Friday

  * Rotating 2 weeks of 6am - 2pm and 1 week of 2pm - 10pm

  * Rate 42k salary

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