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 reliabilityKey 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 practicesDetails & 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 shiftIf 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