via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Maintenance Engineer

Hydralectric
West Byfleet Full-time
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and repair of our manufacturing machinery, jigs \& fixtures. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all equipment operates efficiently, safely, and reliably by responding to non\-planned breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.

Duties

  • Support Production with machine settings and provide training to ensure Production retain flexibility to plan production according to demand structure.

  • Provide support in process diagnostics and Development trials to identify risks with product integrity and opportunities to make efficiency gains.

  • Provide regular updates on concerns on equipment sustainability and or concerns with safety, raise opportunities for efficiency improvements.

  • Maintaining a log of machine service intervention history and planned maintenance including inspection schedules.

  • Machine servicing and repairs in accordance with preventative maintenance schedule.

  • Maintain a log of spares sourcing and usage history, maintain min stock levels on consumables and high usage parts.

  • Immediate response to unplanned failure of equipment breakdown.

  • Provide support with new product production trials and provide feedback on any identified issues to be resolved before launch.

  • Managing external contractors to ensure servicing and repairs are completed on time and in accordance with any statutory demands for certification.

  • Plan and agree setting changes when involved around Production demand ensuring minimum disruption to production demands.

  • Contribute to departmental improvements that maximise efficiency of systems within the scope of ISO Quality Management System.
Qualifications
  • Industrial Electrical Maintenance, PLC Fault Finding.

  • Pneumatic and electro\-pneumatic systems maintenance and fault finding.

  • Machine shop practices in use of drills and lathes.

  • Reading Mechanical and Electrical Drawings

  • IT Literate, proficient use of word, excel and internet.

  • National Diploma in Engineering will be desirable.

  • Minimum 2 year experience in maintenance role.
The right candidate will be looking to increase their knowledge base in a multi\-disciplined environment, proactively support the business objectives for investment in automations to drive efficiencies.

Pay: £35,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Life insurance
Application question(s):
  • Must be able to commute to Byfleet
Experience:
  • Maintenance : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Industrial electrical maintenance \& PLC fault finding (preferred)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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