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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Stonehouse, Shift-based

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge in Stonehouse? This role offers you the opportunity to put your electrical and mechanical expertise to the test, ensuring minimal downtime and boosting the long-term reliability of high-precision manufacturing equipment. With earning potential up to £50,000+ and opportunities for overtime, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment!

Key Responsibilities:

* Swiftly respond to machine breakdowns, aiming to minimize downtime and improve machine reliability.

* Execute preventative and reactive maintenance, following plans set by the Lead/Senior Maintenance Engineer.

* Apply root cause analysis and 5S to drive continuous improvement and solve persistent issues.

* Work cost-consciously to identify savings and efficiencies.

* Perform planned preventative maintenance and accurately log all tasks in an electronic system.

* Collaborate with and train operators, apprentices, and craft workers in first-line and planned maintenance.

* Liaise with suppliers for machine spares and third-party support when needed.

* Promote quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and meet customer expectations.

Skills & Requirements:

* Strong fault-finding skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.

* Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Experience with CNC/PLC fault finding and repair (Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley) highly desirable.

* Ability to read pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in a machine tool, assembly, or production environment.

Qualifications:

* Ideally served a recognized engineering apprenticeship.

* HNC qualified or equivalent experience.

* Familiar with standard MS Office applications.

What You’ll Get:

* Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000+, with potential for up to £53,000 with overtime.

* Paid 2.5x salary for Saturday shifts (8 Saturdays per year required).

* Excellent pension plan with 12% employer contribution.

* Health cash plan (optional).

* Increasing sick pay up to 6 months for long-term service.

Shift Pattern:

* Rotating three shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am (2 weeks per shift).

* Enjoy a structured work schedule with opportunities for additional hours