VetPlus
Maintenance Engineer
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Company Description
VetPlus is a global leader in veterinary nutraceuticals, building on more than 25 years of innovation within the UK veterinary profession. The company partners exclusively with distributors in over 50 countries, reflecting a strong international presence and trusted reputation. VetPlus is committed to helping animals enjoy life to the fullest by providing high-quality nutraceutical products. All products are developed using carefully selected ingredients and manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in the UK, with a focus on quality, safety, and effectiveness for veterinary use.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site Maintenance Engineer role is based at the VetPlus facility in Preston. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
- Responding to equipment breakdowns
- Supporting production teams to minimize downtime
- Monitoring equipment performance
- Updating maintenance records
- Collaborating with colleagues to implement improvements to processes, machinery, and safety standards
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The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with operations, quality, and facilities teams to support continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, and troubleshooting industrial machinery.
- Experience with electrical systems, control panels, and basic PLC diagnostics in a manufacturing or processing environment.
- Competence in preventive maintenance planning, use of maintenance management systems, and adherence to safety procedures.
- Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, and follow standard operating procedures with attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under time constraints.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across production, quality, and engineering teams.
- Relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled) or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical manufacturing environments is beneficial, as is knowledge of GMP and hygiene standards.
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