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Part-time Maintenance Engineer (2 days)

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Role: Part-Time Maintenance Engineer (T2P, 2 days a week - Flexible)

Pay: Flexible depending on candidate

Overview 
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing reliability and performance of production machinery. This is a part-time position (2 days per week) with flexibility on working days, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a flexible working arrangement. 

We are a UK market-leading provider of returnable transit packaging solutions, offering a fully integrated service including the rental, pooling, washing, repair, and management of equipment such as plastic crates, trays, and pallets.

We support a wide range of industries including food, automotive, retail, and logistics, helping customers reduce costs and improve sustainability through reusable packaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair of onsite production machinery, including conveyor and feed systems, palletising/stacking equipment, pumps, and motors. 
- Diagnose and evaluate mechanical and electrical faults, providing clear feedback and recommendations to the Management Team. 
- Perform systematic fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and ensure efficient production operations. 
- Plan and execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, including managing maintenance schedules and coordinating works with site management. 
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to support maintenance and repair activities. 
- Conduct pre-shift inspections to ensure all machinery is correctly lubricated, safe, and ready for production. 
- Accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and documentation for all PPM and reactive works carried out. 
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance. 

Role Requirements 
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment. 
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills; basic electrical knowledge would be advantageous. 
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider engineering team. 
- Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering schematics. 
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage with colleagues and stakeholders across the business. 
- Proactive, organised, and capable of managing workload and priorities effectively. 
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (due to site location).

Working Pattern & Remuneration 
- Part-time: 2 days per week (flexible on days to suit both the business and the successful candidate). 
- Competitive rate of pay, with flexibility depending on experience and skill level. 

Desirable 
- Experience with automated production lines or packaging machinery. 
- Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management systems. 
- Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering). 
- Understanding of health & safety requirements (e.g. PUWER awareness)

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