Total 47 Technical Support Engineer job vacancies in Maintenance / Repair category in The United States of America

Your new company
Working for a large manufacturer based in Norwich on mechanical maintenance and site services. Working Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm with some overtime available.

Your new role
You will be supporting the site engineering team on a variety of plant processes including maintaining pumps, vessels, separation equipment, heat exchangers and hydraulic /pneumatic and piping systems. You will need to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings and circuit diagrams, be able to complete basic electrical work on motors and starter circuits.You will complete daily and weekly plant inspections/monitoring, perform maintenance of the CHP Plant, including gas compression, steam and electricity generation. You will keep the CMMS system updated accurately recording maintenance and order spare parts ensuring critical parts are available.

What you'll need to succeed
You will hold relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ level 3, City & Guilds level 3 or have completed q recognised apprenticeship. You will have experience in mechanical maintenance and Boiler operation, pump and valve maintenance, a BOAS certificate is preferred.

What you'll get in return
This is a great role for Engineers looking for a non-shift role, if you have some strong boiler house experience the business will support your BOAS certification. 25+8 holidays, company pension, sick pay and benefits schemes available.
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ThetfordSalary- £47kMonday-Friday-Double days.
The company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company on the outskirts of Thetford in a challenging, fast-paced but rewarding Maintenance Engineer position.
If you are an experienced maintenance engineer from a Manufacturing/FMCG background and would like to take your career to the next level, then this is the role for you!
Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks in accordance to plant breakdowns.
• Carry out fault-finding and remedy breakdowns to reduce downtime.
• Use of the companies' CMMS system
• Work closely to support the production teams.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.
Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Experience of 3 phase motors, pumps, wrappers etc
• Good health and safety practices.
• NVQ /City & Guilds Level 3 in a relevant engineering degree.

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Your new company
Working for a global manufacturer of food products who supply retail outlets in over 100 countries, they are the second largest food producer in the world.
Your new role
You will be joining an experienced Engineering team, working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern of days and nights, you will undertake a wide range of tasks including planned preventative maintenance as well as providing efficient response to any breakdowns, recording all downtime accurately on the CMMS system and supporting root cause investigations to reduce any reoccurences. You will require strong IT skills to fully utilise the CMMS system, good communication skills to liaise with your internal stakeholders including production, technical and health and safety teams.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have completed a maintenance apprenticeship or be similarly qualified with City and Guilds level 3 electrical installations as an entry point, have experience gained within a manufacturing environment, fault-finding ability, experience of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC's.
What you'll get in return
Being a global business there are great opportunities for development and career advancement. With a starting salary of over £48k, fantastic discount schemes including big reductions on staff sales, company pension, holidays, subsidised canteen and free parking.
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Your new company
You will be working for a manufacturing business based in south Wales who specialise in metal refinery, with a global outreach. Due to ongoing growth plans, this business is looking to add initially one Electrical Maintenance Engineer but may look at hiring two. With great career development and professional qualifications being subsidised, this long-service employer of choice could be the right business to help you secure your next career goal.

Your new role
As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be reporting into the Engineering Manager whilst working on a double day shift pattern (6-2 2-10). Within this role you will be expected to deliver preventative maintenance (ppm) activities alongside reactive breakdowns of the machinery, you will be responsible for the swift changeover of machinery parts and supporting your mechanical biassed colleagues in similar duties. You will be expected to work with PLC systems.

What you'll need to succeed
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be required to hold an HND, HNC OR OND within an electrical/mechanical or similar related maintenance field. You will need to have the availability to work on a double-day work pattern (6-2 or 2-10). There is scope of this business returning to a three shift pattern, the business does operate Monday - Friday.

What you'll get in return
You will get to work for an exciting business that is growing in size, with great career and development opportunities who are happy to consider funding qualifications to help upskill you and your career.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Your new company is an exciting, growing company based in the heart of Liverpool. The company is a global company, going through a period of rapid expansion and significant capital investment and can offer a fantastic package as well as the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects and learn and develop in your career.

Your new role
Your new role as an Electrically-Biased Shift Engineer involves the planned and reactive maintenance and modification of all types of heavy plant and industrial equipment.
You will be using fault-finding techniques to reduce the amount of reactive maintenance and assisting the wider team in various tasks including some project work and H&S.
The role operates a 3 on, 3 off shift pattern - with the 3rd shift being a night shift.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified to HNC or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic engineering
• Experience working in a heavy plant / industrial environment
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems
• A sound knowledge of PLC systems and HV networks
• A full valid driving license is essential

What you'll get in return

• A salary of £48,500
• 3 on, 3 off shift pattern, including 1 night shift
• Generous pension contribution
• Benefits package including car scheme, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and more
• A real commitment to personal growth and development - supporting courses and qualifications to further your career

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Your new company is a market leader in the UK within recycling/renewable energy with many sites across the UK.
Your new role
Your new role is a multi-skilled maintenance engineer on site, to ensure all machinery is running efficiently while minimising downtime. The role is very varied, working on a range of mechanical / electrical equipment across the site, maintaining all equipment through planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
You will have H+S standards at the forefront of all work, delivering to a high standard.
The site operates a 24/7 operation, and so this role operates around a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working blocks of 4 days and then 4 nights of 12-hour shifts.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need a good background in engineering, ideally apprentice trained holding an HNC / NVQ or similar qualification
Experience working within the chemical, renewables, FMCG or oil/gas industry
Experience with ATEX and working within a hazardous environment is a real benefit to this position
You will have a good understanding of maintenance processes and activities.
Knowledge of maintenance management systems.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £48,400
BUPA Medical Cash Plan
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Wellbeing support - access to EAP
Cycle to work scheme

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Your new company
Due to expansion we have a rare opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a fantastic manufacturing business near Thetford.
Your new role
Working on a double days shift pattern Monday to Friday you will be joining an experienced engineering team maintaining a busy automated production facility, utilising a planned maintenance schedule as well as reacting to plant breakdowns. You will effectively carry out fault-finding and remedy breakdowns swiftly and efficiently to reduce production downtime. Utilising the company CMMS, managing critical spares and ordering parts where necessary. Working closely to support the production teams and adhering to company health and safety procedures.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an apprentice trained engineer or NVQ/C&G level 3 equivalent with strong electrical experience, you will have experience of 3 phase motors, conveyors, pumps, weighers, shrink wrappers and more.
Experience gained within in an FMCG/ manufacturing environment is preferred and good knowledge of health & safety.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary starting at £47k, overtime available, staff discount scheme, pension, sick pay, 25+8 holidays.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Working for a long established and independent business who specialist in the manufacture of animal feed supplying farming partners across the UK. This business employee over 250 people across sites across the UK.


Your new role
Working as a Maintenance Engineer on a working pattern of 4 on 4 off (6am - 18.00 or 10am to 22pm) an average of 42 hours per week , you will proactively carry out all aspects of plant maintenance to a planned schedule, you will consistently liaise with production teams addressing breakdowns or interruptions to production and dealing promptly with any issues. You will ensure all relevant maintenance records are accurately recorded to ensure legal compliance and to ensure a safe working environment and ensure full resource of materials and equipment, liaising with suppliers where appropriate.


What you'll need to succeed
You will have completed and apprenticeship or hold relevant qualifications in both mechanical and electrical engineering (minimum 18th edition certified), you will have gained experience within a production/manufacturing environment, have experience of CMMS systems and be able to operate safely and adhere to quality control procedures and KPI's. Some project based experience would be advantageous.


What you'll get in return
As well as an attractive salary of just under £50k any overtime is paid at time and a half, Company Pension and Life Assurance Scheme, there is an Annual Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Employee Savings & Discount Scheme which grants you discounts to high street stores, gym memberships, travel and much more. Employee Assistance Programme with access to a wellbeing hub, including a 24hr GP and counselling service.
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Your new company
Working for a global manufacturer who manufacture and supply materials to the building services industry, this is a great opportunity to join a busy and expanding team working Monday to Friday on a three shift pattern.
Your new role
You will be joining a highly skilled Engineering Team working across a large site with mainly automated equipment, working to the scheduled PPM, completing work orders as assigned and reacting to any breakdowns reducing lost time. You will utilise the business CMMS (SAP) recording all works completed and materials used. You will investigate breakdowns and report via root cause analysis, improving plant reliability, working safely and adhering to site HSE policies.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have completed an Engineering apprenticeship or be qualified to NVQ/C&G level 3, electrical qualifications are essential in this role due to the automation, you will be experienced in fault-finding and working on PLC's and 3 phase motors. You will have experience of CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
What you'll get in return
This is a three shift rotation with average 41 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 25+8 holidays, enhanced pension scheme, sick pay scheme, company discount schemes and more.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Working for a global manufacturer of food products who supply retail outlets in over 100 countries, they are the second largest food producer in the world.
Your new role
You will be joining an experienced Engineering team, working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern of days and nights, you will undertake a wide range of tasks including planned preventative maintenance as well as providing efficient response to any breakdowns, recording all downtime accurately on the CMMS system and supporting root cause investigations to reduce any reoccurences. You will require strong IT skills to fully utilise the CMMS system, good communication skills to liaise with your internal stakeholders including production, technical and health and safety teams.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have completed a maintenance apprenticeship or be similarly qualified with City and Guilds level 3 electrical installations as an entry point, have experience gained within a manufacturing environment, fault-finding ability, experience of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC's.
What you'll get in return
Being a global business there are great opportunities for development and career advancement. With a starting salary of over £48k, fantastic discount schemes including big reductions on staff sales, company pension, holidays, subsidised canteen and free parking.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Working for a niche manufacturer based near Kings Lynn, this is an exciting opportunity to join a truly progressive business who invests heavily in people training and development.
Your new role
You will be joining a very advanced Electrical Engineering team working 07.00- 16.00 Monday to Thursday with an early finish on Friday. You will respond to a diverse range of reactive issues including HV, LV, PLC's, drives, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, industrial communications and conventional control and LV distribution. You will support the plant with preventative works and utilise the site CMMS. You can expect several months of onsite and off-site training whilst being fully supported in your day to day whilst you learn your new role.
What you'll need to succeed
A strong background in Electrical Maintenance, HND/HNC Qualified, with experience of HV/LV and PLC's, you will have experience gained within an industrial related manufacturing business. You will have strong communication skills, IT skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team
What you'll get in return
Salary starts at £46500, with an enhanced company pension scheme, company sick pay scheme, life insurance, private medical and other staff benefits including discount schemes. Overtime is paid at enhanced rates.
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Your new company
A leading engineering firm in West Bristol is now looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to their team as part of their continued investment plans. This business operates a 3-shift pattern and works within a heavy engineering capacity.

Your new role
As the Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working on a 3 shift basis with a weekly rotation through 6-2; 2-10 and 10-6 shifts. In this role, you will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM): As a Maintenance Technician, you will personally carry out daily, weekly, and monthly PPM activities. You'll follow the manual and manufacturer's instructions meticulously, ensuring accurate recording in site logs.
• Workshop Housekeeping: Responsible for maintaining a clean and organised workshop area. You'll track and replenish consumables to support smooth operations.
• Spare Parts Management: Your role involves sourcing suppliers and ensuring readily available spares. Critical components with longer lead times will be strategically stocked to minimise plant downtime.
• Hands-On Guidance and Training: Assist teams with both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks related to plant and equipment. Your expertise will contribute to efficient operations at Avonmouth.
• Plant Operation and Fault Resolution: You'll be responsible for the continuous operation of the plant. Quickly identify and resolve faults and breakdowns to minimise disruptions.
• Proactive Approach: Take initiative in identifying areas for improvement. Implement changes that optimise production and reduce downtime.
• Flexibility: Be prepared to cover staff shortages and respond to call-outs for breakdowns.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Complete any other reasonable requests related to maintenance and operations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years in heavy industry maintenance (aggregates, concrete, mining, or waste). You should be adept at fault-finding and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Qualifications: Preferably CGLI, NVQ, BTEC, or HND qualified.
• Technical Expertise:
  
  • Conveyor Belt Systems: Experience of changing bearings and rollers, fitting skirts.
  • Pan Mixers: Proficient in replacing arms, tips, and wear plates, as well as for gearbox repair.
  • Hydraulics: Skilled at servicing hydraulic packs, replacing ram seals, valves, and hose maintenance.
  • Pneumatics: Familiar with airline replacement, compressor servicing, and valve replacement.
  • Basic Welding and Fabrication: Ability to carry out necessary repairs and improvements.
  • Low Voltage Electrical Equipment: Capable of fault-finding and repair.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Strong team player with the ability to train and motivate others in plant and machinery maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement: Willingness to review processes and suggest improvements

What you'll get in return
In this Maintenance Engineering role, you'll earn a salary of up to £46,000. In addition to this, you'll receive 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays).

What you need to do now
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Alfreton
3 Shift Rotation
£42,000 + excellent benefits

Your new company

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with our client, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.
Our client is an innovative manufacturer of non woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributor in the UK of coated abrasives. The site in Derbyshire, has a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products.


Your new role

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of his/her particular core skill area. 2. Must be numerate and literate, capable of using written instructions and engineering drawings to correctly diagnose problems in equipment or systems on site. 3. Maintain a high level awareness and commitment in the safety, health and environmental aspects of his/her work in complying with all relevant site procedures. 4. Carry out engineering activities in a safe manner, utilising appropriate personal protective equipment as specified. 5. Be involved in all safety initiatives, i.e. audits, incident reporting, shutdown safety initiative, etc. 6. Is responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping standards are maintained in his/her own activities, including the safe removal of all scrap engineering materials/general rubbish for his/her area of work. 7. Use and participate in site permit work procedures. 8. Carry out planned maintenance activities in order to facilitate the move from breakdown to planned maintenance on site. 9. Participate, as required, in the construction, installation and commissioning of approved plant modifications and projects. 10. Overhaul equipment to manufacturer's/site standards in order to provide cost effective maintenance on site. 11. Assist in site inspection/testing activities as required, within own area of competence. 12. Undergo basic engineering cross-skill training and upskill training in core skill area, and actively seek opportunities to apply these skills in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering activities on the site. 13. Work flexibly in all required areas of the site and in close co-operation with other members of his/her engineering team. 14. Undergo further training for either plant equipment or engineering tools changes, and assist in the training of new personnel where necessary. 15. Use Maintenance Management Systems to create stores requisitions and feedback work details as necessary.



What you'll need to succeed

• Possess the relevant electrical qualifications and experience to be able to work safely within a manufacturing environment.
• Possess fundamental engineering mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Apprentice trained in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Educated to GCSE (Grades A-C) or equivalent
• IT literate.
• Team player.
• Positive communicator - verbal and written.
• Able to accept "change" and work flexibly to high standards.
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Ability to supervise and advise contract workers to safely complete required tasks on site.
• Experience of foam abrasive and extrusion manufacturing equipment.
• Strong adherence to health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Self-motivated and capable of working to tight dead-lines
• Must be aware of and capable of working to engineering best practice

What you'll get in return

• Salary £42,000
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 24 Days Holiday + Statutory Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Options
• Perkbox
• Employee Discounts On Company Products
• Development Opportunities
• Close To Motorway Links
• On-site Parking

What you need to do now

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Your new company
An automotive re-manufacturer is currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their ever-growing team. The company has been supplying major OEMs for more than 4 decades. The business started off with a focus on front & rear-wheel drive manual transmission and growing into a centre of excellence for re-manufacturing. The business is TS16949, ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified.

Your new role
As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be expected to maintain and improve the efficiency, development and progress of the manufacturing process lines and facilities. Working closely with other technical professionals, you'll improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of machine breakdowns and provide input to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes. You will be reporting to the Commercial Engineering Manager.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in your application for the Maintenance Engineer role, you will have excellent design and manufacturer skills like welding and general fabrication, able to manufacture parts on manual machine tools, i.e. Lathe, Vertical Mill etc. You will also have knowledge of engineering materials to allow selection of appropriate materials. You will also need to have the ability to read engineering drawings, knowledge of programming and using CNC Machines would be preferred.

What you'll get in return
Upon securing the Maintenance Engineer role, you'll be offered a salary of up to £37,000; dependingUpon your experience, in addition to your salary, you'll also receive a numberOf benefits.

What you need to do now
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Alfreton
3 Shift Rotation
£42,000 + excellent benefits

Your new company

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with our client, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.
Our client is an innovative manufacturer of non woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributor in the UK of coated abrasives. The site in Derbyshire, has a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products.


Your new role

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of his/her particular core skill area. 2. Must be numerate and literate, capable of using written instructions and engineering drawings to correctly diagnose problems in equipment or systems on site. 3. Maintain a high level awareness and commitment in the safety, health and environmental aspects of his/her work in complying with all relevant site procedures. 4. Carry out engineering activities in a safe manner, utilising appropriate personal protective equipment as specified. 5. Be involved in all safety initiatives, i.e. audits, incident reporting, shutdown safety initiative, etc. 6. Is responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping standards are maintained in his/her own activities, including the safe removal of all scrap engineering materials/general rubbish for his/her area of work. 7. Use and participate in site permit work procedures. 8. Carry out planned maintenance activities in order to facilitate the move from breakdown to planned maintenance on site. 9. Participate, as required, in the construction, installation and commissioning of approved plant modifications and projects. 10. Overhaul equipment to manufacturer's/site standards in order to provide cost effective maintenance on site. 11. Assist in site inspection/testing activities as required, within own area of competence. 12. Undergo basic engineering cross-skill training and upskill training in core skill area, and actively seek opportunities to apply these skills in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering activities on the site. 13. Work flexibly in all required areas of the site and in close co-operation with other members of his/her engineering team. 14. Undergo further training for either plant equipment or engineering tools changes, and assist in the training of new personnel where necessary. 15. Use Maintenance Management Systems to create stores requisitions and feedback work details as necessary.



What you'll need to succeed

• Possess the relevant electrical qualifications and experience to be able to work safely within a manufacturing environment.
• Possess fundamental engineering mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Apprentice trained in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Educated to GCSE (Grades A-C) or equivalent
• IT literate.
• Team player.
• Positive communicator - verbal and written.
• Able to accept "change" and work flexibly to high standards.
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Ability to supervise and advise contract workers to safely complete required tasks on site.
• Experience of foam abrasive and extrusion manufacturing equipment.
• Strong adherence to health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Self-motivated and capable of working to tight dead-lines
• Must be aware of and capable of working to engineering best practice

What you'll get in return

• Salary £42,000
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 24 Days Holiday + Statutory Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Options
• Perkbox
• Employee Discounts On Company Products
• Development Opportunities
• Close To Motorway Links
• On-site Parking

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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