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MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Job Description

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. 

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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Due to expansion across the business, this market leading organisation is seeking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer 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 Engineer 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 Engineer will hold: 

  • Experienced within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment. 
  • Qualified to an HNC / City & Guilds / NVQ – Engineering / Maintenance. 
  • Holding strong Mechanical abilities. 
  • At an advantage – slight electrical abilities – Rewiring. 
  • Experience with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gearboxes, Conveyor systems, Textiles equipment, Shafts, Bearings, Belts, Sprockets, Chains. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • React to all Mechanical Breakdowns throughout the site. 
  • Maintain Textiles Equipment 
  • Rectify issues and provide feedback on pending breakdowns & Issues. 
  • Read Mechanical Drawings 
  • Create ways to improve basic mechanical and sewing issues. 
  • Learn and be willing to gain experience with Sewing equipment – and assist as and when necessary.
 

We are currently assisting a Leading Global Engineering organisations based in North-West, we are assisting in their search for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer – Mechanically Biased to join the already Established Maintenance team.

Are you ready to join an exciting & growing organisation that can offer stability and progression opportunities? Are you ready to take an exciting new challenge, a position where you can achieve new levels within your career. 

This multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from the following locations: Preston / Burnley / Blackburn / Blackpool  

Benefits the multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £38.196.10  
  • Pension: 6% employer – 6% employee 
  • Life assurance x3 
  • 25 + 8 days
  • Employee Assistance program 
  • Free Parking & Electric Charging points. 
  • Training & Progression opportunities

Shifts:  Double Days – 6am till 2pm and 2pm till 10pm – Monday to Friday 

Responsibilities & Requirements: 

  1. Reacting to breakdowns mechanical and electrical
  2. Looking for Multi-skilled Split – Mechanically biased – Roughly 60/40 Split. 
  3. Experienced with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / Gearboxes / Conveyor systems and Lifting equipment. 
  4. Electrical requirements: Fault finding abilities with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s, Motors, and Drives – AC & DC – Able to read electrical and mechanical drawings. 
  5. Ideally you will hold experience within a Heavy Engineering Plant – Manufacturing Plant. 
  6. Keeping accurate records of activities and stores requisitions
  7. Completing planned maintenance activities and installations
  8. Supporting business projects when required
  9. Attending meetings when require
  10. Must be Apprentice trained. 
  11. Ideally holding a BTEC – ONC / HNC / NVQ Leve 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering
 

This is an opportunity for a Driven, motivated engineer who is confident and holds strong electrical abilities as well as holding great communication skills. An opportunity to drive projects forward and join an already established maintenance team. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that prides themselves on a good working environment. 

This is a opportunity to Join a Leading Textiles / Manufacturing organisation based in the Northwest, A world leading organisation. 

The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Bolton / Heywood / Manchester

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive:  

  • Salary: £47.918
  • 21+ 8 days holiday 
  • Plenty of overtime 
  • Great Pension 

Shift in place for the Maintenance Electrician: 12Hr shift – Days and Nights – Rotating system. 3Days on 7off 4Nights on 3days off. 

The successful Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the following: 

  • Provide technical support to all departments ensuring safe and efficient maintenance.
  • Maximise plant Up time and minimise plant Down time.
  • Communicate at all levels of Engineering and Production Departments the status of plants and ongoing projects.
  • Investigate, report, and resolve repetitive engineering faults.
  • Maintain the computerised maintenance system shift logs, follow up actions, fault, and diagnosis.
  • Carry out risk assessments, issue permits to work and supervise engineering contractors.
  • Design, build and commission control system upgrades and plant improvement projects.
  • Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations and portable appliances.
  • Organise and supervise planned work for the craftsmen with assistance from the computerised maintenance system and engineering planner.
  • Organise and control weekend work on a rota basis.
  • The ideal candidate will be Apprentice trained, holding a HNC / City & Guilds in Electrical / Electronic engineering.
  • Holding strong fault-finding abilities with Siemens PLC’s 
  • Flexibility is key to this role – Must be happy to work a rotating 12hr shift pattern.
 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an organisation who has been established for over 50 years, they are a leading organisation based within the Northwest. 

They are currently looking for a Maintenance Electrician who holds previous experience within a Blow moulding / Plastics Environment.  This is an opportunity to join an already Established maintenance team where you will receive training and Support. 

Shift: Double Days – 6am till 2pm – 2pm till 10pm 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • £37,000 - £42,000 
  • 25 + 8 days holiday
  • Standard Pension  

Maintenance Electrician Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Maintain and install all electrical machinery. 
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance. 
  • Complete maintenance work orders, use of CMMS systems 
  • Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business. 
  • The individual has to be flexible as there is a call out every other weekend. 

Maintenance Electrician Requirements: 

  • Ideally the individual will hold relevant experience within a Plastics / Blow moulding environment. 
  • Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role 
  • To hold abilities with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s - Fault finding abilities 
  • To have worked with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics
  • AC / DC Motors / Drives experience 
  • Looking for a highly motivated, Driven individual 
  • 17th / 18thedition 
  • HNC Qualified – Electrical Engineering 
  • Previous Experience within Blow moulding / Plastics is Essential to this role. 
  • Apprentice trained. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from: Preston / Burnley / Bolton / Blackburn

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a leading Manufacturing organisation based in the Greater Manchester Area, 

Are you looking to join an organisation that pride themselves on Growth and development. A company that can offer an exciting new challenge. An opportunity to join a leading organisation who are known world-wide.

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from: Hyde / Manchester / Ashton-under-Lyne / Salford / Stretford / Denton 

Shift Pattern: 

Week 1:          Sunday 18.00 - 06.30, Monday 18.00 - 06.30, Tuesday 18.00 - 06.30
Week 2:          Sunday 18.00 - 06.30, Monday 18.00 - 06.30, Tuesday 18.00 - 06.30, Wednesday 18.00-06.30

Benefits the multi-skilled maintenance engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £51.000 
  • Sick-Pay, 
  • Pension, 
  • Private medical / Dental Options 
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Cash back from Various Retailers 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Childcare vouchers, 
  • Generous holiday, 
  • Gift Vouchers and More

Duties and requirements Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for: 

  • Previous experience within a Heavy Manufacturing Environment 
  • Proven experience within a Similar Role, Conducting both Electrical and mechanical repairs.  
  • Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s – ideally Siemens.
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gearboxes, Conveyor systems, Granulators, Lifting equipment.  
  • Additional requirements: Conveyor Systems, Lifting equipment, Motors and Drives, Control systems. Single and 3 Phase systems, Inverters, SCADA Systems. 
  • Holding High standards of fault-finding abilities 
  • Carry out essential maintenance on all aspects of the production lines.
  • Work through a programme of PPM and helping develop the agility maintenance system.
  • Improve factory OEE through development and innovation of the production facility.
  • Order and Collect Spare electrical / Mechanical materials.
  • Maintain and monitor the machines and Equipment. 
  • Ensure that all plant and machinery s kept in good working condition. 

Qualification the Maintenance Engineer will hold: 

  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • BTEC ONC & BTEC HNC Electrical Engineering / Mechanical engineering
 

Are you looking to join an organisation who are world leading business?  A company who can offer Stability and development and progression. A company who holds over 50 years of services worldwide

We are currently supporting our client in their search for a Service Engineer – Mult-Skilled with a strong Electrical bias. 

The Service engineer will be required to travel to a Geographic Timetable, so we are looking for a engineer who is happy to commute UK BASED and at Times overseas.  (Locations will be Discussed) 

Benefits the Service Engineer will receive:

  • Salary £36.000 
  • Holiday 30days 
  • Life Assurance 
  • 9% Pension Scheme 
  • Working Days over 4days – 7am till 4:45pm – 4days Work 
  • Company van + Fuel card 
  • All expenses covered. 

Experience with Service Engineer will hold & Requirements: 

  • Ideally holding a multi-skilled background – electrically biased 70/30 split 
  • Proven electrical and mechanical abilities 
  • Experienced with Maintaining a range of Overhead Cranes.
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance 
  • Organise Crane Maintenace Activities 
  • Experience in electrical and mechanical installation work. 
  • Knowledge of PPM systems and reports generation. 
  • Previous experience within a Similar position / Proven experience with Cranes – Overhead Cranes. 
  • Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer / holding a formal qualification in engineering. 

Ideally holding their 17th / 18th Wiring regulations 
EITB Certificate would be at an advantage.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Are you an Experienced Machine Shop Team-Leader with proven experience and looking to join a Busy & Friendly organisation based in the Manchester Area? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity. 

We are currently recruiting for an international organisation based in Manchester area who are looking to appoint a Machine shop Team Leader to join their already established team. The right individual will be responsible for a team of CNC Millers & Setters. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that continues to Grow and Invest. 

This role is commutable from the following locations: Stretford / Sale / Stockport / Salford 

The Machine Shop Team leader will be required to work Sunday to Thursday (Nights) – 10pm till 6am 

Benefits on offer to the Machine shop Team leader 

  • Salary: £43.250
  • 5.5% + 3.5% Pension Contribution 
  • 25 + 8days holiday 
  • 4 x Life Assurance 
  • Health care 
  • Company Bonus 

We are looking for an Ambitious forward-thinking individual who holds desire to make continuous changes to carry the business forward. 

Duties: 

  • Manage the Teams Attendance and Development 
  • Ensure Health and Safety in Maintained within the Team. 
  • Ensure the team members have an even workload on a daily basis. 
  • Assist with problem solving and any issues that arise on site.
  • Attend weekly production meetings. 
  • Report back to the Production leader. 
  • Identify and develop manufacturing improvements and Procedures.

Requirements: 

  • Previous experience within a Senior / Team-Leaders role. 
  • Experience with 3,4 & 5 AXIS vertical machining. 
  • Knowledge of operating CMM Machines
  • Practical experience of manufacturing techniques 
  • Previous experience in Operating a CNC / CMM Machines (FANUC & MAZAK) 
  • Checking of drawing where required when using CMM Machines 
  • Time Served Engineer
  • Holding a formal qualification in Engineering 
  • Previous Team-leader / Supervisory is Key to the role.