W Talent are representing a manufacturing business who are looking to recruit an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is a site-based, days-based role in Goole, responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and supporting preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.
The role would suit an electrically biased maintenance professional with experience in a manufacturing environment, a good understanding of PLCs and a proactive approach to fault-finding, equipment reliability and planned maintenance.
Job Description
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for carrying out reactive and planned maintenance across production equipment and associated plant, minimising downtime and supporting efficient site operations.
Working closely with the wider Engineering and Production teams, the role will also involve supporting PPM scheduling, ordering spare parts, raising purchase orders and helping coordinate maintenance activities to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment and associated plant
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise equipment downtime
- Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out effective repairs
- Support the reliability, availability and performance of production equipment
- Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling activities
- Help develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules
- Identify, source and order spare parts required for maintenance and repairs
- Raise purchase orders (POs) for spare parts, equipment and maintenance services
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Identify recurring faults and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to prioritise maintenance requirements
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure equipment remains in safe working condition
- Support efficient site operations by taking a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and reliability
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification
- Strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills
- Understanding of PLCs and automated equipment
- Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery
- Good understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability
- Ability to organise maintenance tasks and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience ordering spare parts and raising purchase orders, or a willingness to take responsibility for these activities
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across Engineering and Production
- A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
Details & Benefits
- Salary: £47,000 - £49,000 per annum
- Days-based role, Monday to Friday
- Permanent, full-time position
- Site-based role in Goole, East Yorkshire
- Flexible working hours, based on an 8-hour shift
If you have an electrical bias and a background in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, this is an opportunity to join an engineering team where you can contribute to equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and overall site performance.
Please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent.