Job Description

Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Arbor Forest Products, New Holland

Salary:

Up to 42,500 per annum

Hours:

39 hours per week

(rotating weekly between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00; night shifts available with additional allowance)

About Arbor Forest Products

At Arbor Forest Products, we've been committed to providing top-quality timber and exceptional service for over 70 years. As one of the largest independent timber importers in the UK, our growth has been driven by our people, shared values, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong, loyal workforce and promoting a small company culture at a giant scale.

Job Overview

As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer at Arbor Forest Products, you will be an integral part of our shift engineering team, responsible for carrying out maintenance across our vast 90-acre site. This is a hands-on role that ensures the smooth operation of our plant, services, buildings, and equipment, as well as maintaining our high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks across the site.

Maximise machine availability Maintain records to comply with site policies and health & safety standards. Design, implement, and record PPM schedules. Teach, coach, and mentor apprentices. Be flexible to work extra hours when required, including weekends and possible night shifts. Additional duties as directed by management.
What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent recognized qualifications. Minimum NVQ/BTEC level 3 or equivalent

Experience:

Multi-skilled with an electrical bias preferred. Experience in high-speed, continuous industrial environments. Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship Experience with PPM systems. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pressure vessels, and dust extraction systems is beneficial. Experience in woodworking environments is advantageous.

Skills:

Good computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Comprehensive Knowledge and experience of industrial Electrical (single & three phase) and Mechanical systems. Experience with lean manufacturing systems.

Personal Attributes:

A proactive, "can-do" attitude. Strong ability to build good working relationships. Confident, approachable, and motivated.

Why Choose Arbor Forest Products?

As a family-owned business, we truly care about our team members. Joining Arbor Forest Products means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team where you will have opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Benefits Include:

31 days holiday, including statutory bank holidays. Option to buy up to 5 additional days off per year or sell up to 3 days. Length of service awards. Cycle to work scheme. Contributory pension scheme. Company sick pay. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for counselling, legal, and financial advice). Discounts via Benefits Hub (including gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, and more). Colleague Merchant Branch discount. Volunteering day off (fully paid) per year. Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
If you're ready to take on an exciting and rewarding role with a growing company, apply today to become part of the Arbor Forest Products team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Experience:

Electrical engineering: 3 years (required) Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MSEAFP