About this role
This is not your average production environment. The organisation you'll be joining is a global frontrunner in identity security, think biometric passports, secure payment cards, facial recognition at international airports, and cryptographic systems used by governments and banks worldwide.
- As Maintenance Engineer, you are the backbone of a smooth-running production floor.
- When machines go down, you're the one who gets things moving again, but more importantly, you make sure they don't go down in the first place.
- You combine hands-on technical skill with a structured mindset: you don't just fix problems, you prevent them.
- What you'll be doing- Keeping production equipment in top condition and reducing unplanned downtime;- Building and executing preventive maintenance schedules;- Digging into the root cause of breakdowns — not just patching things up;- Translating technical findings into clear documentation and practical improvement plans;- Supporting the roll-out and commissioning of new equipment;- Working with software controls for production machinery;- Collaborating with production, management, and other departments on both day-to-day operations and longer-term reliability improvements;- Monitoring facility and utility systems to ensure a safe working environment.- An MBO level 4 background in Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience);- A proven track record in a maintenance role within a production environment;- Good command of English, spoken and written;- Flexibility to work in shifts and join an on-call rotation;- Willingness to occasionally travel for training or visits to other sites;- Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.