Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £55,000 + Overtime (1.5x)
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Permanent Position)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in Banbury. The position is initially offered as a 3-month contract to provide cover for long-term absence, with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a permanent role.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery and site equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of manufacturing and packaging machinery.
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Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
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Minimise production downtime through efficient fault finding and repair.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
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Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
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Adhere to all health & safety, food safety, and site compliance standards.
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Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Requirements
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Electrically biased maintenance background within a manufacturing or production environment.
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Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
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Experience with fault finding on automated production equipment.
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Strong understanding of electrical systems including motors, sensors, drives, and control systems.
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Basic mechanical maintenance skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
Desirable
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Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
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Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production lines.
Benefits
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Competitive salary of £55,000.
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Overtime available at 1.5x rate.
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Opportunity to secure a permanent position after the initial contract period.
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Working within a well-established and supportive engineering team.
This role would suit a proactive and experienced maintenance engineer looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment with excellent long-term prospects
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed