ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical engineering qualification (apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical bias (up to 100%) with hands-on experience in bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and hydraulics
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production maintenance role
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and strong fault-finding capabilities
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to work within a KPI-driven environment and to strict deadlines

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks as per the CMMS schedule
• Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns efficiently, ensuring accurate reporting of all actions via CMMS
• Support proactive maintenance by identifying and implementing improvements to reduce downtime
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring contractor compliance with site standards
• Collaborate with team members to maximise labour efficiency and shift performance
• Participate in training and upskilling to maintain high technical capability
• Train others where needed and support cross-functional team development
• Prioritise workload to support production and engineering KPIs
• Contribute to a culture of ownership, improvement, and engineering excellence