Maintenance Engineer (UK Visa Sponsorship Available)
Apex Appoint Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a valued client. Candidates with the necessary skills and qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Position: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £40,000 to £48,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Location: Swindon, UK
About the Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be essential in ensuring that equipment and machinery operate smoothly and safely. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, urgent repairs, and involvement in the design, installation, and relocation of machinery. The work schedule includes 4 days on, 4 days off, with rotating day and night shifts.
Main Duties
* Understand production priorities to ensure maintenance activities support order fulfillment.
* Inform the operations team of any product safety or quality risks discovered during maintenance.
* Conduct regular maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment.
* Install new machinery and assist with the relocation and overhauling of existing machines.
* Overhaul and repair plant machinery, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
* Perform electrical installations and work with single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits.
* Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with our procedures and good manufacturing practices.
* Collaborate with and oversee contractor activities.
* Conduct fault diagnosis, testing, and adjustments, identifying the most cost-effective solutions in the absence of detailed specifications.
* Communicate with the management team regarding engineering issues and repair timelines, seeking guidance when necessary and understanding downtime costs.
* Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
* Recognized engineering/electrical qualifications.
* Awareness of food safety, hygiene, and quality procedures, especially in a maintenance role within a food production setting.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, contractors, and other key partners.
* Systematic approach to problem-solving with the ability to challenge existing practices constructively.
* Willingness to continuously develop work-related skills and knowledge.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
* Flexible attitude towards all aspects of the role.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, manage conflicting demands and interruptions, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Required Documents
* CV/Resume
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through our website.
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