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Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Engineer to join a well-respected manufacturing business. We are seeking an experienced, multi-skilled, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform pro-active and reactive maintenance activities across the manufacturing facilities. The role will cover a range of machinery (from manual machines through to machining centres) along with fabrication equipment and general maintenance.

Along with a day shift Monday – Friday with a 12.30 finish on a Friday, the Maintenance Engineer role also has a package of:

• Salary £40,000  
• Paid Overtime at 1.5x
• Company Pension at 4% company and 4% employee 
• 33 Holiday days 
• Stable Working Environment
• Sick Pay
• Onsite Parking 

You must be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent and have experience with Machine Tool, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Electro/ Mechanical. Some duties include:

• Install new equipment on site to the required standards and specifications.
• Diagnose faults on plant and equipment as required and establish methods for rectification
• Ensure any relevant start up procedures are performed following the repair of any plant or equipment.
• Ensure any mechanical or electrical work is carried out within the level of competence.
• Ensure effective procurement of any spare part requirements, including communication with suppliers and the raising of purchase orders.

The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield & Mansfield. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance electrician to join a Manufacturing Specialist within the Greater Manchester Area, are you looking to join a well-established company, a company who Design and manufacture and are a leading UK Organisation. 

This is an opportunity to join a company who continue to Grow, a company that drive a good working environment. The wellbeing of employees is of high priority, and they always look to develop and progress individuals inhouse. 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work: 8am till 4:30pm 

The maintenance electrician role is commutable from: Warrington / Preston / Bolton / Wigan 

Benefits the Maintenance electrician will receive:

• Salary: £45,931.00
• 23+8days holiday
• 8% Pension
• Health care. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following: 

• Previous experience within an ATEX Chemical or Process type industry 
• COMAH experience would be at an advantage. 
• Reactive maintenance 
• Trouble shooting 
• Planned preventative maintenance. 
• Electrical infrastructure systems i.e., Single and 3 phase systems 
• Instrumentation experience 
• There is also preventative maintenance work which typically includes testing of alarms, electrical equipment emergency lighting, earth testing etc
• The type of work typically would be isolation of motors and electrical equipment to accommodate repairs/replacement by the fitting team as and when required to react to breakdowns. 

Qualifications Required:

• Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
• Holding a City & Guilds 2391 in testing & inspection. 
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring regulations 
• CompEx certificate 
• Valid JIB Card 
• IOSH Managing Safely

Maintenance Fitter, Stable Company, No Shifts and a Short Working Week…

Join our established engineering organisation known for its stability, innovation and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record of low staff turnover, we take pride in nurturing a supportive work environment where employees thrive. 

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our DAYS team and contribute to our legacy of success.

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

• Competitive Base Salary of 36,000
• Day Working with EVERY FRIDAY OFF
• Outstanding Company Pension Scheme
• Paid Overtime Opportunities
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Free On Site Parling 
• Opportunity to work in a stable and thriving engineering sector

Duties of a Maintenance Fitter

Working with a team of Maintenance Engineers you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance activities across our plant. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Fitter

You must hold formal mechanical qualifications (and ideally be apprentice trained too), with proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter supporting plant and equipment within a robust manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.  

The role is commutable from Blackheath, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Rowley Regis & Woodgate Valley 

 Due to retirement, an opportunity has arisen for a maintenance engineer to join a nationwide FMCG company in Stoke-on-Trent. 

This position would be perfect but not essential for a mechanically bias maintenance engineer who has experience within a food manufacturing environment. My client boasts great attrition rates and are keen on training and developing their engineer’s skills. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• £51,364.68
• Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
• 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
• 24 days holiday. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Discounted products. 
• Access to health and dental services. 
• X4 death in service. 
• Employee assistance programmes. 
• Training and development (PLC courses etc). 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).  
• Assist with breakdowns. 
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
• Updating CMMS. 
• Fault diagnostic and repair. 
• Continuous improvement projects. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications.  
• Apprentice trained. 
• Excellent mechanical abilities. 
• Able to read engineering drawings. 
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Electrical knowledge advantageous.
• Welding abilities advantageous.  

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas. 

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer to join a nationwide FMCG company in Stoke-on-Trent. 

This position would be ideal for someone who is mechanically minded and is able to strip down and rebuild machinery and who has experience within a food manufacturing environment. My client boasts great attrition rates and are keen on training and developing their engineer’s skills. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• £43,000
• Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
• 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
• 33 days holiday. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Discounted products. 
• Access to health and dental services. 
• X4 death in service. 
• Employee assistance programmes. 
• Training and development 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Day shift (Monday-Friday). 
• Stripping down existing machinery. 
• Assist with breakdowns. 
• Undertake planned maintenance tasks.
• Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
• Updating CMMS. 
• Continuous improvement projects. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications. 
• Ideally apprentice trained. 
• Food packaging machinery experience would be ideal but not essential. 
• Strong mechanical engineering abilities. 
• Experience with pneumatics.  

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

A great opportunity for a mechanically bias Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and successful roll form manufacturer in the West Midlands. Working across a broad range of market sectors such as construction, commercial vehicles, storage systems and much more. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm) to maintain all kit on site. My client is looking for someone who is willing to learn and further their skills. If this sounds like the right role for you, please read on. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• £38,000
• Company contribution pension.
• Overtime at premium rates. 
• 25 days + BH 
• Early Finish Friday. 
• Quarterly bonus. 
• Training.

Maintenance Engineer Duties: 

• PM shift 2:00pm – 10:00pm  
• Carry out planned maintenance activities. 
• Maintaining site equipment. 
• Regularly liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues. 
• Atten breakdowns, fault-find and repair. 
• Machine improvements. 
• Update maintenance logs. 
• Order critical spares. 

Maintenance Engineer Competencies: 

• Relevant engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  
• Practical experience of Mechanical duties  
• Welding. 
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience. 
• An awareness of health and safety legislations. 
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to read technical drawings. 

This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic company that will support you to learn new skills and take you to the next level. Please apply to find out more details. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: West Bromwich, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Aldridge.