Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Preston, PR1 1UN
Permanent - Full Time
Monday Thursday 07 30 (30 min unpaid lunch) Friday 07 00
£35,000 + DOE

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to take ownership of a busy manufacturing site and make a tangible difference?

Our client is a long-established UK manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials, and precision-machined components. With over 155 years of expertise, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality products backed by exceptional service and responsiveness.

Based at the Preston site, you will take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the entire facility from NC machinery to general building maintenance and plumbing.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you ll oversee the day-to-day maintenance of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including:

• Managing plant and site services maintenance

• Controlling and delivering the preventative maintenance schedule

• Coordinating and supervising third-party engineers and contractors

• Supporting Health & Safety, Technical, and Site/Buildings functions

• Managing maintenance procurement and supplies

• Reporting directly to the Board of Directors

• Mentoring and supporting a trainee/assistant

You are a proactive, practical problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do attitude. You re comfortable working independently while supporting the wider team.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing scheduled maintenance systems

• Mechanical maintenance training or hands-on experience

• Welding and fabrication experience

• Experience with steam boilers and systems (BOAS desirable)

• Strong Health & Safety awareness

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Electrical maintenance experience

• Building and roofing knowledge

• PLC networking knowledge

• Working at height experience (PASMA/IPAF preferred)

• FLT licence

• Personal pension contribution

• Profit share scheme

• Sick pay scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Free on-site parking

• Canteen facilities

• Holiday reward scheme

• Company uniform provided

If you re ready to take pride in maintaining a well-established manufacturing site and play a key role in its continued success, we d love to hear from you.

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