Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical (Continental Shift)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical and/or electrical expertise to join a leading UK manufacturer on a continental (days & nights) shift. You will play a key part in keeping production running smoothly across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns, conduct fault‑finding and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Record work, manage assets and schedule routines using the site’s CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement projects and suggest reliability enhancements.
• Collaborate with the wider engineering team to foster a proactive culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault‑finding abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with PLC‑controlled and automated machinery (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
• Relevant engineering qualification (apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Required skills

• Electrical fault‑finding
• Mechanical fault‑finding
• Pneumatic and hydraulic system maintenance
• PLC programming/operation (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• CMMS usage
• Reading engineering drawings and schematics

What we offer

• Salary circa £52,000 per annum.
• Access to online and high‑street discount schemes and a range of employee benefits.
• Supportive team environment with genuine development and progression opportunities.