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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Pay Range/details: £46,(Apply online only)
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in St Helens. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of customer-owned equipment, delivering high-quality maintenance, breakdown repairs, and engineering support. This Maintenance Engineer position is perfect for individuals passionate about maximizing equipment efficiency in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer
Perform routine and planned maintenance on customer equipment, including daily, weekly, and monthly tests, ensuring accurate record-keeping
Conduct timely breakdown repairs to minimize production downtime and maintain operational efficiency
Proactively report equipment issues and faults, collaborating with team members, supervisors, and managers to resolve and close out jobs effectively
Maintain detailed records of parts used, maintenance performed, and any remedial actions required
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and managers at shift changes to ensure seamless handover of completed and outstanding tasks
Support small maintenance works on buildings as needed, ensuring a safe and tidy work environment
Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements to working practices and sharing knowledge with colleagues
Assist in ordering spare parts and maintaining organized stock locations
Support the training and development of team members, including apprentices, to enhance department capabilities
Work closely with customers to priorities workloads, balancing production needs with equipment maintenance and safety
Qualifications & Requirements - Maintenance Engineer
Electrically competent with a mechanical background and experience in logical fault finding and electrical testing
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and understanding of wiring diagrams
Ability to work safely, recognizing personal limits of experience and seeking assistance when needed
Strong communication skills, with fluent English (spoken and written) for producing reports and interacting with colleagues and customers
Equivalent qualifications to 5 GCSEs grades A-C (including Maths and English) or international equivalents to ensure inclusivity for candidates educated outside the UK
Desirable: NEBOSH, IPAF, Confined Space, Working at Height, Manual Handling, or similar certifications
Desirable: Experience with laundry equipment, steam plants, compressor plants, inverters, PLCs, or fluid power systems
Desirable: Proven ability to train and develop others, including apprentices
What we can offer - Maintenance Engineer
Competitive salary with additional benefits
Opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing in a supportive team environment
Flexible working hours to support customer needs and operational demands
A commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace with adherence to health and safety policies
The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and make a tangible impact on operational efficiency
Call for action: For more information on this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Charlie Boulton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Golden Line: Candidates who are currently Maintenance Engineers, Service Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, or Shift Engineers may be suitable for this position.
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