Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | PR1 1UN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AMMTT-072-22254 |
Summary
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Preston, PR1 1UN | Full Time | Working hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–15:30 (30 min unpaid lunch), Friday 07:00–13:00 | £35,000 + DOE
Are you ready to take charge of a busy manufacturing site and make a real impact?
Our client is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials and machined components.
They are focused on delivering a quality product portfolio, supported by great service, excellent response and best of all, over 155 years’ experience of getting it right.
Are you the right person for the job?
• Proven track record of scheduled maintenance control
• Health & Safety conscious at all times
• Mechanical maintenance training or experience
• Welding & fabrication training or experience
• Experience with steam boilers and systems, BOAS preferable
• Electrical maintenance training or experience (preferable)
• Building/roofing knowledge (preferable)
• IT and PLC networking knowledge (preferable)
• Working at height experience; PASMA/IPAF certificates preferable
• Full Driving Licence required
• FLT licence advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills and a common-sense approach
• Professional, approachable personality with a focused, can-do attitude
• Team player who can efficiently manage their own time and support staff
• Proficient in Microsoft products and general IT usage
What will your role look like?
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the whole business, from NC machines to basic plumbing. Based at the Preston site, you will oversee day-to-day maintenance of a busy manufacturing unit, including:
• Plant and services maintenance
• Controlling the daily preventative maintenance schedule of the manufacturing plant
• Liaising with and managing third-party engineers or contractors for work beyond scope
• Providing support to departments such as Health & Safety, Technical, or Site/Buildings Maintenance
• Procurement for the maintenance department
• Reporting directly to the board of directors
• Mentoring a trainee/assistant
What’s in it for you?
• 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan
• Profit share scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Training is offered where necessary
• Free Parking
• Canteen Facilities
• Holiday Reward Scheme
• Uniform Provided
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