Maintenance Engineer Electrical / Mechanical

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical

Location: Chippenham

Shift Pattern: 12-hour 3 day (Continental Rotation)

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical) to join our engineering team within a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting site performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance
• Responding to internal customer priorities to meet production targets and minimise operational downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with company safe working practices, including risk assessments and HSE regulations
• Understanding and working to company performance standards at all times
• Accurately recording all maintenance activity within Agility CMMS
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the introduction of new working practices
• Supporting the site Project Team as required
• Attending all necessary internal and external training courses in line with business needs

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and technically capable engineer with strong fault finding skills and experience in a manufacturing setting.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (minimum Level 3)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Experience of preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
• Proven ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
• Well, developed analytical, fault finding, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) systems
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems, with an understanding of control systems, PLCs, and automation being advantageous
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and schematics
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technologies and equipment

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.