Job Description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for two Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer's to join award-winning manufacturer Liniar Ltd, based in Denby, Derbyshire - a subsidiary of the US-based Quanex group.

Liniar is an industry leading PVCu extrusion company, designing and supplying a large portfolio of PVCu and aluminium profiles and products to a nationwide customer base of specialist window and door manufacturers, housebuilders, decking installers, landscapers and trade outlets.

Reporting into the Maintenance Manager, this role will require a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical and mechanical background, preferably having worked in the Manufacturing industry. Your main responsibility will be planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance of equipment and responding to breakdowns in a timely manner. You will be challenged to reduce onsite downtime and looking at company improvements.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance of equipment, the plant and water treatment tasks Ensuring that company and legislated Health and Safety procedures are adhered to Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner Diagnosing faults and obtaining components, fixtures or fittings Maintaining equipment records and other records as required Creating maintenance procedures Managing stocks of supplies and equipment Carrying out quality inspections

Key Skills & Knowledge:

Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer is essential Relevant technical knowledge with good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience:

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and Science (or equivalent) Relevant qualifications (City and Guilds or above in Engineering Maintenance or similar) 17th Edition /18th Edition is desirable Proven experience of electrical fault finding Experience in a fast paced / rapidly growing organisation is desirable Upvc / Extrusion Industry specific experience is desirable.

What we'll do for you:

You will be part of something Bigger. Liniar are a subsidiary of the Quanex Building Products Corporation operating out of 30+ locations.

What we offer:

Company Pension scheme Life Assurance Salary Extras - employee benefits scheme, discounts on goods, meals out, cinema tickets EAP Free parking on site Friendly and transparent workplace Annual Appraisal Review Career Development Employee Engagement, communications Local community engagement - charity donations, sponsorship

Hours of Work

Continental shift pattern; 6:00am - 6:00pm, 4 on, 4 off.

Equal opportunities

Liniar takes pride in its employees and people, is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derbyshire, DE5 8JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Please include a covering letter explaining your motivation for applying for this role
Experience:

Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025