Maintenance Engineer in Dunstable

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Dunstable – up to £50,000 + Overtime & Bonus - Days Only

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Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business at their Dunstable site. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering great benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact in their engineering department.

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Salary: Up to £50,000

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Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30, Friday 8am-4pm

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Benefits:

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

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• Annual performance bonus

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• Workplace pension - 5% employer and 3% company contribution 

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• Employee referral scheme

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Responsibilities:

\n As Maintenance Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the operational and safety performance of the site machinery. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Carrying out routine plant checks across chillers, compressors, vacuum systems and other machinery

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• Assessing machinery and reporting any defects, ensuring unsafe equipment is prohibited from use

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• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns in collaboration with Shift Managers

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• Recording issues and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement

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• Conducting stock checks and requesting parts when required

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• Supporting wider business success by carrying out ad-hoc engineering tasks as directed

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The Person:
\n We are looking for a proactive and skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer with the ability to problem-solve under pressure while working collaboratively across teams. The successful candidate will have:

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• Proven experience within an FMCG environment (food or pharmaceutical advantageous)

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• Time-served apprenticeship (minimum Level 3) in electrical engineering

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• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

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• Experience working on PLCs

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• Hands-on experience with workshop tools and equipment (e.g. mitre saw, pillar drill, hand tools)

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• Strong attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude

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• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage time and build effective relationships

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Suited candidates previously hold roles such as:
\n Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Robotics Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

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Apply now or to discuss this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Eleanor Crummey.