Maintenance Engineer

^{Maintenance Engineer}

^{Location: Thatcham, UK}

^{Shift pattern: Weekdays:}

• ^{Early shift: 6am-2pm}
• ^{Late shift: 2pm-10pm}
• ^{Night shift: 10pm-6am}

^{ Fridays:}

• ^{Early shift: 6am-11:30am}
• ^{Late shift: 11:30am-5pm}

^{Salary: £49k basic plus enhanced over time rates, 25 days holiday, 4.5% pension, progression and development opportunities}

^{About the Company:
Globally recognized manufacturer known for producing high-quality products for industries around the world. The company maintains a cutting-edge production facility and is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Thatcham.}

^{Role Overview:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of production equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of machinery by performing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with state-of-the-art technology.}

^{Key Responsibilities:}

• ^{Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.}
• ^{Perform reactive maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure continuous production flow.}
• ^{Diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical issues.}
• ^{Collaborate with production teams to identify improvements and prevent equipment failures.}
• ^{Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery.}
• ^{Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.}
• ^{Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards.}

^{Candidate Requirements:}

• ^{Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.}
• ^{Strong mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge.}
• ^{Skilled in fault-finding and troubleshooting a variety of equipment.}
• ^{Experience with PLCs, is advantageous.}
• ^{Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.}
• ^{Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.}
• ^{A strong commitment to health and safety best practices.}

^Benefits:

• ^{Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.}
• ^{Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.}
• ^{Supportive, collaborative working environment.}
• ^{The opportunity to grow within a global manufacturing leader.}

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.