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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 16 hours ago

Salary: £ 48,336 - 48,336 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our established maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in machine maintenance, fault finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and continuous improvement to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of plant machinery and equipment, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvements to maximise equipment uptime and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule.

  * Respond promptly to machine breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.

  * Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance on production plant and machinery.

  * Fault find and repair mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, drives and associated equipment.

  * Diagnose and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  * Work collaboratively with on-site contractors and remote service engineers during maintenance activities and equipment installations.

  * Accurately record maintenance activities, breakdown reports and completed work using the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).

  * Monitor and maintain stock levels of critical spare parts, ensuring availability to support production.

  * Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

  * Mentor and support engineering apprentices, sharing knowledge and promoting engineering best practice.

  * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and engineering standards.

  * Contribute to improving equipment reliability, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working as part of a close-knit engineering team, and making a real impact on production performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  * A recognised engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering.

  * A minimum of four years' industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

  * Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and fault finding on production machinery.

  * Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a good understanding of gearboxes, conveyors, bearings and rotating equipment.

  * A sound understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  * Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

  * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

  * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external service engineers.

  * A proactive approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

  * A willingness to mentor apprentices and support the development of less experienced team members.

  * Flexibility to work overtime when required to support production, planned shutdowns and departmental holiday or sickness cover.

Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:30

Salary: £48,336

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