Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Company: Attwater
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

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 more than 155 years of experience of getting it right.

Qualifications

  • 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

Role and Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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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Posted: May 1st, 2026