The Maintenance Engineer ensures maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and safety across the manufacturing facility. This role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical failures, optimising preventive maintenance programs, and implementing continuous improvement projects. CVI uses various CNC machines as well as complex thin film vacuum chambers. This role also involves facilities maintenance in respect of managing contractors for building upkeep and performing general repairs around the factory and grounds. You will be involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from your manager. You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring repeat repairs are kept to a minimum. Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical failures.
- Optimize preventive maintenance programs.
- Implement continuous improvement projects and process optimisation.
- Maintain facilities, manage contractors for building upkeep and general repairs.
- Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and root‑cause analysis to investigate chronic machine failures.
- Safely utilise PLCs, schematics, and testing equipment to minimise time to repair on critical production assets.
- Use breakdown data to identify trends, conduct deeper analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions through TPM and service‑plan optimisation.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with OEMs and third‑party contractors, managing service agreements and negotiating critical spare‑parts procurement.
- Negotiate and translate internal engineering needs into clear technical requests for proposals.
- Manage complex projects with internal and external parties, ensuring adherence to schedule and quality.
Physical Demands
Maintenance Engineers may be required to transport parts between departments, lift items heavier than 5 kg, work in tight spaces and at various heights. The role requires alternating shift patterns: one week 06:00 am – 14:00 pm followed by one week 14:00 pm – 22:00 pm (13:00 pm – 21:00 pm on Fridays). Alternating weekend call‑out availability and standby hours of 08:00 am – 16:00 pm are also required.
The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be performed. Additional duties may be required as directed by the Employee’s Manager.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree – Preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- More than 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems, and PLC diagnostics.
- Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
- Ensure all maintenance activities follow HSE, environmental, and site safety standards.
- Maintain a safe and tidy work area, including at the point of repairs.
- Competent in Project Management.
- Self‑driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities.
- Competent in the use of computer systems – Essential: Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
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