{"id":1037,"date":"2019-04-30T16:20:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T15:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/?p=1037"},"modified":"2019-04-30T16:23:55","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T15:23:55","slug":"maintenance-engineer-the-ultimate-guide-to-maintenance-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/maintenance-engineer-the-ultimate-guide-to-maintenance-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Engineer \u2013 The Ultimate Guide to Maintenance Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"
The primary role of a maintenance engineer is to maintain and repair the equipment, machinery, tools and systems used in a variety of manufacturing, engineering and industrial environments.<\/p>\n
They typically work in multidisciplinary teams, regularly liaising with manufacturing engineers, as well as design and technical specialists, to ensure the systems being utilised are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. They\u2019re the go-to person for dealing with mechanical faults, making them highly sought after by organisations in the M&E industry.<\/p>\n
An organised and logical approach is essential for this career as you\u2019ll need to be scheduling and overseeing routine checks of equipment, as well as be able to promptly deal with any issues when faults or problems with machinery occur. You\u2019ll also be responsible for regularly servicing the systems you use, making sure that the processes you follow are cost-efficient and performing to their maximum capability.<\/p>\n
View our current engineering vacancies ><\/a><\/p>\n The exact day-to-day responsibilities of a maintenance engineer will depend on the nature of your business and specific job role, but typical tasks include:<\/p>\n Again, the salary of a maintenance engineer will vary depending on the size of the employer, location, working hours and so on, so the figures below are to be intended to be used as a guide only.<\/p>\n The vast majority of maintenance engineers are required to work 37 – 40-hour weeks, usually based at a manufacturing plant, warehouse or other production facility.<\/p>\n In cases where manufacturing equipment is in operation for 24 hours, 7 days a week, shift and on call work is likely to be required. This includes shifts that cover nights, weekends and early mornings.<\/p>\n Some job roles will involve frequent days, sometimes even weeks, of working away at client installation site. You may also have the opportunity to work overseas if you have specialist knowledge in a particular area of the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div> As a maintenance engineer, there\u2019s likely to be a whole host of opportunities for progression. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re employed in the gas sector, for example. After years of working in this particular industry, not only will you have learned a range of skills, but you\u2019ll also have developed comprehensive knowledge and become a specialist in this field, enabling you to become a technical expert. This will open up many doors for you \u2013 most notably the possibility of progressing into management, or the chance to take up a role in consultancy.<\/p>\n Although a degree isn\u2019t an essential requirement for those wanting to become a maintenance engineer, graduates with a degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, manufacturing or electrical engineering are likely to be favoured by employers. Achieving chartered (CEng) status with the Engineering Council is also a great way for demonstrating your competence, expertise and will put you in good stead for when you\u2019re applying for a vacancy.<\/p>\n Many employers also consider candidates who have obtained relevant qualifications, such as a BTEC certificate in maintenance engineering, or a City & Guilds certificate in engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div> It\u2019s also possible for school leavers and those without related qualifications to become a maintenance engineer through an apprenticeship programme or Higher National Diploma (HND). Not all employers will offer this route into the profession, but those who do will expect you to attend additional courses and take further qualifications as you progress through your career.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re intending to apply for a maintenance engineering apprenticeship, then it\u2019s recommended that you acquire work experience in the industry beforehand. It\u2019ll help you categorically establish whether it\u2019s the career you want to pursue and give you first-hand insight into the daily activities of a maintenance engineer.<\/p>\n<\/div> If you\u2019re looking to either start your career as a maintenance engineer, or are looking for your next career move, then please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch<\/a> with a member of the BMR Solutions<\/a> team today. We provide unrivalled opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, working alongside some of the very best companies in the south west to help you find your dream job.<\/p>\n Submit your CV<\/a> today so that we can help you find a vacancy suited to your individual skillset or sign up for job alerts<\/a> so that you get notified of any new vacancies that become available.<\/p>\n See more: Tips for Applying to Graduate Engineering Schemes and Jobs<\/a><\/p>\nMaintenance Engineer Roles and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n
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