Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Engineeress

Maintenance Engineer Opportunity

W Talent is representing a manufacturing business seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This site-based, days-only role in Goole is integral to maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns, and supporting preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background, experience in a manufacturing environment, a solid understanding of PLCs, and a proactive approach to fault-finding and equipment reliability.

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across production equipment and associated plant to minimize downtime and support 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.
• 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 teams.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

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.

If you have an electrical bias and a background in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated engineering team where you can contribute to equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and overall site performance. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.