We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a butt weld fittings manufacturing facility. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a range of legacy and modern machinery used in forming, machining, and finishing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on technical skills, a proactive mindset, and experience working with older mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic faults in machinery
Respond quickly to breakdowns and implement effective corrective actions
Refurbish, retrofit, and modify aging equipment to improve performance and safety
Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and spare parts inventory
Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to operations
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Assist in installation and commissioning of replacement or upgraded machinery