Role: Part-Time Maintenance Engineer (T2P, 2 days a week - Flexible)

Pay: Flexible depending on candidate

Overview We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing reliability and performance of production machinery. This is a part-time position (2 days per week) with flexibility on working days, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a flexible working arrangement.

We are a UK market-leading provider of returnable transit packaging solutions, offering a fully integrated service including the rental, pooling, washing, repair, and management of equipment such as plastic crates, trays, and pallets.

We support a wide range of industries including food, automotive, retail, and logistics, helping customers reduce costs and improve sustainability through reusable packaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair of onsite production machinery, including conveyor and feed systems, palletising/stacking equipment, pumps, and motors. - Diagnose and evaluate mechanical and electrical faults, providing clear feedback and recommendations to the Management Team. - Perform systematic fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and ensure efficient production operations. - Plan and execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, including managing maintenance schedules and coordinating works with site management. - Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to support maintenance and repair activities. - Conduct pre-shift inspections to ensure all machinery is correctly lubricated, safe, and ready for production. - Accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and documentation for all PPM and reactive works carried out. - Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Role Requirements - Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment. - Strong mechanical fault-finding skills; basic electrical knowledge would be advantageous. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider engineering team. - Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering schematics. - Effective communicator with the ability to engage with colleagues and stakeholders across the business. - Proactive, organised, and capable of managing workload and priorities effectively. - Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (due to site location).

Working Pattern & Remuneration - Part-time: 2 days per week (flexible on days to suit both the business and the successful candidate). - Competitive rate of pay, with flexibility depending on experience and skill level.

Desirable - Experience with automated production lines or packaging machinery. - Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management systems. - Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering). - Understanding of health & safety requirements (e.g. PUWER awareness)