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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 include:

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 include:

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