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Job Description

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on an early and lates shift. This is an outstanding opportunity to join the UK subsidiary of a large multi-national company. This is a great role for someone who is hands-on, technical, and operational. As part of a top manufacturing group, you will be required to maintain plant and machinery to a high standard through PPM and proactively schedule maintenance works to maximise service levels.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Engineer include:

  • A salary banding that’s negotiable up to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • Company Pension with a salary sacrifice Scheme
  • Holidays starting at 23 and increasing to 28 with service. 

As a Maintenance Engineer this will be a high-pressured environment so the ability to be able to work well under pressure is a pre-requisite of the position, in addition the ideal candidate will be: 

  • PC Literate, good knowledge of Excel / Word / PowerPoint
  • General Maintenance Apprenticeship
  • Welding skills (Arc / Mig)
  • Have knowledge to read engineering drawings.
  • 17th Edition is desirable.
  • Experience of Mitsubishi & Alan Bradley PLC’s

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join the Maintenance team on a Morning shift 6am – 2pm. This is hands-on role, working both independently and within the site Maintenance Team. Engineering maintenance and servicing of site.

Benefits for the role of Maintenance Electrician:

  • Salary of £37,000
  • 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
  • Company Pension at 4.25% / 6%
  • Hours are Monday to Friday Mornings 6am to 14.00pm
  • 4x Life Assurance
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Overtime

Key Duties

As a Maintenance Electrician, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the Engineering Team and be the first point of contact in relation to plant repairs and maintenance across a multidiscipline site. 
  • You will support the manufacture, modification & repair of production and heavy plant
  • Essentially interested parties will ideally have the ability to work with 12V & 24V electrical systems

Requirements of a Maintenance Electrician

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Level 3 installing electrotechnical systems and equipment.
  • The ideal candidate will be meticulous, efficient and have a sound knowledge of the relevant Engineering Discipline.

If you are a skilled and motivated Maintenance Electrician seeking a rewarding career in a technically diverse business, we invite you to apply.

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth and Leicester.

 

We are a well-established UK leading manufacturer whose customers include major household names. Your role as Maintenance Electrician will be to carry out planned preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvement and modification or upgrade of plant, food production, high-speed packaging and site services and facilities maintenance.

Benefits

  • £38,000
  • 28 Days Holiday
  • Company Pension (standard)
  • Working hours: Week 1 - 6am to 5pm, week 2 - 8am to 7pm, week 3 - 11am to 10pm. Sun - Wed week 1 / Sun – Tues week 2 rotating
  • Life Assurance 3x salary
  • Call out 1 week in 8
  • Overtime

Key Duties

As a Maintenance Electrician, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Drive continuous improvements & process improvement work
  • Carry out project work – electrical installation & modification.
  • Electrical fault finding & modifications of PLC’s, HMi’s, SCADA Systems and Control Panels
  • Mechanical repair and fault finding and routine plant preventative maintenance.

Requirements of a Maintenance Electrician

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have a minimum NVQ Level 2 Engineering
  • Both strong electrical & mechanical fault finding and repair skills, 17th edition preferable.
  • Must have worked in fast-paced environment – Ideally food or FMCG manufacturing.
  • Beneficial to have electrical safety knowledge of isolations and electrical H&S standards.

If you are a skilled and motivated Maintenance Electrician seeking a rewarding career in a technically diverse business, with lots of investment we invite you to apply.

This role is commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Melton Mowbray.

 

I am looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Supervisor to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering Team near Banbury on days Monday – Friday. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering and supervisory skills. This role would suit someone ambitious and ready to take the next step in their career.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Supervisor include:

  • Salary up to £58,000 depending on experience.
  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday days 
  • Pension is 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions.
  • Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January.
  • Holiday – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.

This role is to support the site Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for allocating, co-ordinating, and assessing all shift Engineering work tasks to ensure that maximum value. They will supervise the Engineering team and will also provide relief legal duty holder cover for the Engineering Manager.

Desirable Skills involve:

  • High volume manufacturing experience to include continuous processes and batch processes
  • Significant experience of working with a maintenance background
  • Experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding
  • Planned maintenance systems and procedures development experience
  • Well-developed and well-rounded management and leadership skills, being a true team player
  • Proven continuous improvement skills
  • Apprentice trained Electrical Engineer with Mechanical & Electronic / PLC skills
  • 17th / 18th Edition qualification

The Maintenance Supervisor role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.

 

We are a well-established and highly regarded business that specialises and manufactures a wide range of products for various applications in several industries, such as automotive with plans towards future growth.

This is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small Maintenance team. This is hands-on role, working both independently and within the site Maintenance Team. Engineering maintenance and servicing of site equipment work will involve air handling equipment, compressors, large ovens, ventilation systems, motors, burners, hydraulic presses and cutting systems.

Benefits

  • Base salary of £37,000 + Attendance Bonus 
  • Up to 23 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
  • Company Pension
  • Hours are Monday to Friday Mornings 6am to 14.00pm / Afternoons 14.00pm – 22.00pm  
  • Yearly Bonus (Companies Discretion)
  • Overtime 
  • PPE/ Onsite Parking 
  • Job Security 

Key Duties

As a Maintenance Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Suggest and promote process improvements to better the running of machinery and Processes
  • Engineering maintenance for the building
  • Supporting all on-going / New projects 
  • Commit to ensuring production lines are active through overtime if needed.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced hands-on production environment preferred
  • Welding and fabrication experience required
  • Identify electrical faults. Read and work from circuit diagrams
  • Experience with 3-phase electrical systems

If you are a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer seeking a rewarding career in a technically diverse business, we invite you to apply.

This role is commutable from Grantham, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham and Newark on Trent

 

Due to continued growth and a restructure, we are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician on a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off days and nights, for a well-established manufacturing company within the FMCG industry. Plastics experience is very desirable. 

As a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our facility that will require you to hold a strong electrical background, however you ideally must possess a good grounding in the plastics sector within blow, extrusion, or injection moulding process. Maintenance Electricians with robot exposure with high-speed robot machines are at a distinct advantage.

Benefits: 

  • The package details for the role include a £50,000 + Paid Overtime salary.
  • Company Pension
  • Excellent Holiday Entitlement starting 20 and increasing. 
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Health Care Package

Requirements for Maintenance Electrician:

As a Maintenance Electrician you will have the responsibility for Installing, Maintaining, and Examining all equipment on site. You must be and have experience with:

  • Time served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer
  • Previous experience in an FMCG environment
  • Working knowledge of maintenance systems
  • Strong diagnostic skills
  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and motor control circuitry.
  • Ability to work well within a team with a flexible approach.

If you are a skilled and motivated Maintenance Electrician seeking a rewarding career in a technically diverse business, we invite you to apply

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Derby, Mansfield, Alfreton and Nottingham.

 

I am recruiting a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a company within the manufacturing industry. As a Maintenance Engineer you will carry out those tasks necessary to achieve the objective of engineering maintenance and installation in accordance with the site HSE standards.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits package includes:

  • Salary up to £40,000 for a single discipline and higher if you are Multi Skilled 
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance
  • 24 holidays + statutory leave (increase after 2 years' continued service)
  • Employee assistance programme, employee discounts and on goods, development opportunities
  • Close to motorway links and on-site parking
  • Sociable work hours currently working 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm. 

You must possess the relevant electrical qualifications and experience to be able to work safely within a manufacturing environment. Have fundamental engineering mechanical knowledge and skills. Apprentice trained in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.

Key responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineers role include:

  • Maintaining a high-level awareness and commitment in the safety, health and environmental aspects of your work in complying with all relevant site procedures.

Carry out engineering activities in a safe manner, utilising appropriate personal protective equipment as specified.
Be involved in all safety initiatives, i.e. audits, incident reporting, shutdown safety initiative, etc.

We would be keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians and Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers too. If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate.

This Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield & Mansfield.

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton. As an engineer you will support the engineering team leader to carry out effective maintenance across the site.  

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference as training will be provided. As well as a good salary and benefits package my client offers career development opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £51,161 
  • Premium rate overtime. 
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance. 
  • Company activities and events. 
  • Free Parking. 
  • Subsidized Café 
  • Fantastic Facilities. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift pattern 2 days 2 nights. 
  • Planned and Reactive maintenance. 
  • Ensure smooth running of the plant and machinery. 
  • Manage and supervise sub-contractors on site. 
  • Identify and procure critical plant spares. 
  • Monitor electrical and mechanical systems performance. 

As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. 
  • 18th edition (Advantageous). 
  • FMCG experience. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
  • CMMS Knowledge. 
  • Be able to work as part of a team. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, and surrounding areas.

 

Maintenance Technician, Straight Day Working, Cutting Edge Technology

We are a well-respected employer within our sector and are seeking to recruit proven a Maintenance Technician, to join our established maintenance team who support some of the most cutting edge technology in the region.

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

  • £42,000
  • Day Working 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average company contribution)
  • Enhanced Extensive Company Funded Sick Pay 
  • Tax Efficient Company Car Option 
  • Straight Day Working  
  • Free Onsite Parking 
  • GENUINE Ongoing Training & Career Development

Duties of an Maintenance Technician    

  • As a proven Maintenance Technician, you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment.  

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician    

  • Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified Electrically and have (as a minimum) fault finding abilities with Plc Controls and ideally Robot technology.  
  • You must also be multi skilled in your abilities, having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment.  

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a stable market sector, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package and ongoing training and development, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment supporting some of the most cutting edge equipment in the region. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bedworth, Coventry, Dunchurch, Hinckley, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa & Rugby

 

About Us:

We are a well established and highly regarded manufacturing business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees. 

As a NIGHT SHIFT Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. Join our maintenance team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

  • Competitive Negotiable Base Salary to £54,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
  • Night Shift Working 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
  • Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Attractive Staff Discount on Company Products
  • Free Onsite Car Parking 
  • Opportunity to work in a stable and Thriving Engineering Sector

Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our facilities and equipment. This is a hands-on position that requires a solid foundation in mechanical maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery, equipment and facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic issues to determine appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborate with the production team to address urgent maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality and extend the lifespan of equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work done, parts used, and time spent.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and company standards at all times.

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer: 

  • As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our facilities and equipment. This is a hands on position that requires a solid foundation in mechanical maintenance.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer

  • Mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard.
  • Completion of a recognised apprenticeship programme.
  • Proven experience mechanical maintenance within a Process, Production or Manufacturing Environment.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
  • Effective communication skills to report maintenance updates.

If you are a dedicated Maintenance Engineer with a passion for mechanical maintenance and you thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply. 

Join our team of skilled professionals who take pride in maintaining our organisation's exceptional standards.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Drayon Bassett, Fazeley, Tamworth & Polesworth

 

Due to expansion across the business, this market leading organisation is seeking to appoint a Maintenance Electrician to join their already established maintenance engineering team. 

An opportunity to join a leading brand that continue to offer training and Development as well as progression opportunities. 

The maintenance engineer’s role is commutable from the following Area’s: Rochdale / Bury / Bolton / Oldam / Manchester. 

Shift in place for the Maintenance engineer: 3 Shift Rota – Mornings, Afternoons, Nights 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £45,000   
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • 25 Days holiday 
  • Sick pay scheme 
  • Employee Discount 
  • Life Assurance 
  • Parking & Canteen.  
  • Training / Development / Progression / Stability. 

Experience the Maintenance Electrician will hold: 

  • Experienced within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment. 
  • Qualified to an HNC / City & Guilds / NVQ – Electrical engineering / Maintenance. 
  • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. 
  • Holding strong Electrical abilities. 
  • Experience with: Motor and Drives, Single & 3phase systems, AC & DC Speed Drives, PLC’s – Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley,

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • React to all Electrical Breakdowns throughout the site. 
  • Maintain Textiles Equipment 
  • Rectify issues and provide feedback on pending breakdowns & Issues. 
  • Read Electrical drawings. 
  • Computer Literate and able to process work orders – through MMS systems. 
  • Working to a Strict Deadline. 
  • Offer support as and when required throughout the site. 
 

The Role

This is an exciting career opportunity for a professional Mechanical Design Engineer. The role offers high variation in work, the chance to apply technical skills to real life engineering systems and to design products and machines for some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. 

Working within a committed and experienced engineering team in a smart, comfortable, and professional environment the suitable person will be given the opportunity to excel in engineering design and develop professionally.

The role of Mechanical Design Engineer is best suited to a professional mechanical engineer with proven experience in 
mechanical designing and manufacturing looking for a diverse, engaging and highly rewarding career.

Salary and Hours

  • £35,000 - £45,000, dependant on experience
  • 40 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements
  • Potential for hybrid working
  • Professional development
  • Family healthcare policy
  • Life insurance

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • Ideally, minimum of 5 years experience working in mechanical engineering.
  • 3D design proficiency. Inventor would be ideal, but all 3D experience will be considered. 
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their requirements from a design perspective, along with knowledge of material and parts specifications and the ability to suitably select these for the design requirements.
  • Hands-on manufacturing / assembling experience would advantageous.
  • The following would be preferred but isn’t essential: experience of pneumatic circuit design and functionality, knowledge of machinery directive, LOLER and other legislative requirements, experience in special purpose machinery, assembly fixture and jig design.
  • Experience working within the Automotive industry would again be advantageous.
  • UK driving licence.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for the full design lifecycle of the products; this includes defining concepts and developing them into fully functioning 3D models.
  • Initial project review and scope of requirements with the project delivery team.
  • Creating fully functioning 3D CAD models of mechanical systems, special purpose machinery, assembly fixtures, production jigs, mechanical handling systems and industrial automated systems using the latest version of Autodesk Inventor Professional.
  • Creating, checking, and approving 2D manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation drawings to BS8888-2017.
  • Running and participating in design reviews in accordance with internal and customers design standards and relevant legislation.
  • Liaising between design and manufacturing to understand manufacturing constrains or requirements that need to be accounted for.
  • Working in an energetic environment you will play a key role in delivering multiple high-tech projects with a strong professional Engineering support network guiding and coaching you to excellence.
  • The business will provide you with the opportunity to invent and develop solutions and machines whilst pushing the boundaries of your current knowledge and skill set