Cogent Staffing are looking for a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients engineering team based in Royston, Melbourn. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance of machinery on-site, contributing to uninterrupted production while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Work Details & Salary

• 43,000 - 45,000 DOE
• Full-time
• 37.5 hrs a week
• 3 shift weekly rotating pattern: early (6am - 2pm, 11.30am finish Friday), late (2pm - 10pm, 11.30am - 5pm Friday), nights (10pm - 6am, 12.30am - 6am Monday)

Key Responsibilities

• Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns and prioritize repairs to limit production downtime.
• Conduct safety checks and perform preventative maintenance at designated intervals.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety protocols and the company's quality assurance standards.
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Accurately log all maintenance activities in our management system (APP), detailing issues, solutions, and parts utilized.
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of spare parts to ensure effective stock control.
• Identify and report remedial work during inspections or behavioral observations.
• Deliver on-time completion of planned maintenance schedules with high quality.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and Assistant Manager to share concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage in coaching and professional development of fellow maintenance engineers.

Key Requirements

• Must have previous experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and quality compliance measures.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently under pressure.
• Experience with digital maintenance systems (eg, APP or equivalent).
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, or adjacent.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV attached.

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.