Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)
Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: £52,000 – £54,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Continental Days & Nights
Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a manufacturer that's genuinely investing in its engineering function?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the UK's leading manufacturers in its field producing a portfolio of well-known household brands across multiple manufacturing sites.
Following significant investment across the group, the engineering function is entering an exciting period of growth with a strong focus on reliability, continuous improvement and engineering excellence. You'll join a business that values its engineers, invests in training and development, and provides genuine long-term career opportunities.
The Role
As part of a skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining a wide range of automated manufacturing and packaging equipment, helping to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery. Responding to breakdowns and carrying out electrical and/or mechanical fault finding. Repairing and maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Using the site's CMMS to record maintenance activities, manage assets and support planned maintenance. Supporting reliability and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.
What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment. Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience working with PLC-controlled and automated machinery (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics. Apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification. A proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems and contributing to continuous improvement.
What's On Offer Salary of £52,000 – £54,000 per annum. Continental shift pattern offering regular time off. Join a business investing heavily in engineering capability, reliability and continuous improvement. Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression across a large multi-site manufacturing group. High street and online retail discounts plus a comprehensive employee benefits package. Stable, long-term career with a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest in its people and facilities.
If you're looking to join a business where engineering is valued and investment is driving real change, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Liam at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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