Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineering Opportunity

Join a dedicated engineering team within a manufacturing business to play a pivotal role in maintaining production equipment. This site-based position in Goole focuses on ensuring machinery operates safely and reliably through a combination of reactive repairs and preventative maintenance strategies. The role is ideal for a professional with a strong electrical bias who is committed to minimizing downtime and supporting efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production equipment and associated plant
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimize 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 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 prioritize 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 organize maintenance tasks and prioritize 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

Role 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