Maintenance Engineer

6 days ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Ametek, Inc. Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

We are looking to recruit a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer to work on an annualised shift pattern (see description below). The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant. They will be focused on improving the reliability of machines, installation and movements of existing machines, overhaul and repair of machines and equipment as well as ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

  • To adhere to Company Rules / Health and Safety / Environmental Standards and Practices.
  • Carry out Preventative Planned Maintenance tasks to ensure all assets are safe and reliable for use.
  • Fault finding on all assets, identify and repair machine breakdowns.
  • Identifying and supporting corrective actions on asset/process limitations.
  • Work with and install single phase / three phase electrical circuits.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC control systems.
  • To attend training and continuous development opportunities when required.
  • Continuously look to improve reliability and cost effectiveness of all assets.

Essential Requirements: 

  • Actively promote safe working practices.
  • Time served in a Maintenance Engineering role within a Manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to undertake shift work (Annualised Hours pattern*), overtime and call outs as required.
  • Contribution to the company objectives and values.
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes and safety glasses.
  • Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, alcohol test and a company medical. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of 5s and lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Proficient in the use of IT software for example Microsoft.

Personal Qualities: 

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work well within a team environment and independently.
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable Requirements: 

  • Time served in Electrical Engineering/ Electromechanical Engineering.
  • Multi skilled Engineering experience.
  • Qualified in IEE Regulations (18th edition).

*Annualised Hours Pattern

Core work hours are Monday to Friday 7am – 3pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break (equating to 37.5 hours per week). Whilst working the Maintenance shift pattern, you are paid to work the following shifts below each year:

  • 10 Weeks of Back Shifts (1 in 5) - 3pm – 11pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break)
  • 5 Weeks of Night Shifts (1 in pm – 7am (with a 30-minute unpaid break)
  • 10 Weekends - Saturday 7am – 3pm and Sunday 7am – 3pm* (with a 30-minute unpaid break). Where you are rostered to work the weekend, you will be allocated 2 'off days' as your rest days mid-week.
  • Bank Holidays - You are required to work any bank holidays that fall immediately before and/or after your duty weekend shift. You will be given the relevant number of days worked on bank holidays back in lieu to be taken at a time agreed with your Team Leader. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day bank holidays will be covered on a voluntary basis, as patrol only.
  • In addition to the working hours above, individuals can volunteer to be on 'standby' with an associated 'on call' payment over the weekends.


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