Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

Join Magnera and help keep our world-class manufacturing operation running at its best.

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Mechnical / Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of our manufacturing equipment, facilities, and support systems. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you'll use your electrical and mechanical expertise to minimise downtime, drive continuous improvement, and support a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and plant services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults efficiently.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising downtime.
• Use the CMMS maintenance system to record work, manage maintenance activities, and improve asset reliability.
• Maintain plant facilities and ancillary services to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Contribute to and support preventative maintenance programmes, helping create a best-in-class maintenance environment.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all relevant electrical regulations, including IEEE, BS7671 Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Support engineering projects, installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, fault reports, and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and site teams to achieve business objectives.
• Operate workshop equipment including lathes and milling machines, or be willing to develop these skills.
• Flexibly support the business through overtime and shift coverage when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Completed a recognised Mechanical/Electrical or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high standards of work.

Desirable

• HNC/ONC or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Maintenance Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience with AC and DC drives.
• Basic PLC fault-finding knowledge, particularly Siemens systems.
• Experience with project engineering activities.
• Competence using workshop machinery such as lathes and milling machines to manufacture components and tooling.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Takes ownership and accountability for their work.
• Thrives in a team environment and builds positive working relationships.
• Thinks proactively and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Is driven, motivated, and excited by the opportunity to be part of a growing global organisation.
• Demonstrates Magnera's values in everything they do.

Working Pattern

• Shift-based role - Days 6am to 6pm continental shifts
• Flexibility to work overtime when required