Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryPR2, Preston, LancashirepermanentPosted: 10 March 2026
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Reporting to: Engineering Co-ordinator
Overview:
Responsible for maintaining and repairing all plant, equipment, and electrical systems across the site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.
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Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to minimise downtime.
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Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
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Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, motors, pneumatic valves, and mixing vessels.
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Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
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Liaise with and supervise contractors.
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Ensure all work complies with company policies and Health & Safety regulations.
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Support production departments and order required parts.
Key Skills & Experience:
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Time-served engineer (multi-skilled preferred).
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical & mechanical).
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Experience with pumps, motors, pneumatics, and instrumentation testing.
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Project experience including plant development and commissioning.
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Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
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Strong communication and leadership qualities.
KPIs:
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Reduction in plant downtime.
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Fewer corrective actions from external audits.
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Accurate maintenance records.
Hours of work :
Night shift :10pm -6am
Reporting to: Engineering Co-ordinator
Overview:
Responsible for maintaining and repairing all plant, equipment, and electrical systems across the site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs.
*
Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to minimise downtime.
*
Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
*
Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, motors, pneumatic valves, and mixing vessels.
*
Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
*
Liaise with and supervise contractors.
*
Ensure all work complies with company policies and Health & Safety regulations.
*
Support production departments and order required parts.
Key Skills & Experience:
*
Time-served engineer (multi-skilled preferred).
*
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical & mechanical).
*
Experience with pumps, motors, pneumatics, and instrumentation testing.
*
Project experience including plant development and commissioning.
*
Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
*
Strong communication and leadership qualities.
KPIs:
*
Reduction in plant downtime.
*
Fewer corrective actions from external audits.
*
Accurate maintenance records.
Hours of work :
Night shift :10pm -6am