Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing – Alfreton

Alfreton, Derbyshire | Up to £40,000 DOE + overtime at 1.5x | Days | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business at its production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer to join a busy industrial environment, playing a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production machinery and equipment.

Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns efficiently.

Undertake mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.

Assist with PLC fault finding and troubleshooting.

Install, commission and test new equipment where required.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Support root cause analysis of recurring faults.

Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer or similar role within a manufacturing environment.

Experience in FMCG or process manufacturing would be advantageous.

Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

PLC fault-finding experience.

Relevant engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

18th Edition qualification would be advantageous.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience.

Overtime paid at 1.5x.

20 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays where applicable.

Company pension.

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