CanDo Laundry Services is looking for a skilled and practical Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to support the safe, reliable, and efficient running of our laundry production equipment. This role is suited to someone with strong fault-finding ability, hands-on maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to improving machinery performance and site reliability.

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (ideally Electrical Bias).  

Department: Maintenance 

Reports to: Operations Manager 

Location(s): Unit 4, Kenfig Industrial Estate, Port Talbot SA13 2PE and Unit 2, Addison Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6HZ 

Employment Type: Permanent Hours: The main operational hours are approximately 6:00am to 11:00pm. Earlier starts may be required depending on production requirements, breakdowns, planned maintenance, or other business needs. 

Salary: £30,000.00 – £32,000.00 per year

Role Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of CanDo Laundry Services’ production equipment, including washers, dryers, ironers, and associated plant machinery.

The role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic faults, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The postholder will play an important part in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planned Maintenance

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance of production machinery and equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks in line with site requirements.
• Identify wear, defects, or potential failures before they lead to breakdowns.
• Support the ongoing reliability and performance of washers, dryers, ironers, and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Reactive Repairs and Fault Finding

• Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and equipment faults.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues.
• Carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime and disruption to production.
• Escalate more complex or specialist issues where required.
• Liaise with external contractors or suppliers when necessary.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow company health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is carried out in line with relevant safety standards and good practice.
• Regularly assess equipment for risks, defects, or unsafe conditions.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Support a safe working environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.

Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Investigate recurring faults to identify underlying causes.
• Recommend and implement practical solutions to reduce repeat breakdowns.
• Contribute to improvements in machinery performance, efficiency, and plant reliability.
• Support operational teams by helping to identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce downtime.
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance rather than relying only on reactive repairs.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work carried out.
• Record faults, repairs, parts replaced, and follow-up actions required.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed clearly and promptly.
• Support stock control by reporting when parts, materials, or equipment need to be ordered.
• Keep records available for audit, compliance, and operational review where required.

Operational Support

• Work closely with production and management teams to support daily operational needs.
• Complete maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to production.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues regarding equipment status, downtime, and repair progress.
• Support a small team environment by working independently where required and collaboratively when needed.
• Assist with general site maintenance tasks where appropriate and within competence.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience working in a maintenance engineer, or similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to update managers and colleagues clearly.
• Relevant technical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Wiring Regulations certification, such as 17th Edition or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, laundry, automotive, or production environment.
• Experience maintaining washers, dryers, ironers, conveyors, or similar production equipment.
• Experience liaising with external contractors or machinery suppliers.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods.
• Experience maintaining accurate maintenance logs or using maintenance management systems.

Skills and Behaviours

• Safety-conscious and responsible.
• Practical and hands-on.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Able to prioritise urgent breakdowns and planned work.
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Professional and respectful when working with colleagues and contractors.
• Flexible and willing to support wider site needs where appropriate.
• Takes pride in keeping equipment and work areas safe, reliable, and well maintained.

Key Working Relationships

General Manager

• Operations Manager
• Supervisors
• Production Operatives
• External contractors and suppliers
• Health and Safety representatives

Performance Measures

• Machinery downtime is minimised through effective maintenance and repair.
• Planned maintenance tasks are completed on time and to a good standard.
• Breakdowns are responded to promptly and effectively.
• Faults and recurring issues are investigated and addressed.
• Maintenance records are accurate and up to date.
• Health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Equipment risks, defects, and hazards are reported promptly.
• Positive working relationships are maintained with production and management teams.
• Work areas are left clean, safe, and organised.

Benefits

At CanDo Laundry Services, we value our employees and are committed to supporting development, safety, and teamwork. Benefits include:

• Employee of the Month recognition with incentives to reward excellence.
• Funded external training to support skills development.
• Personal development programmes to support career progression.
• Supportive working environment focused on safety, respect, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and site reliability.

General Duties

The employee may be required to carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role and their level of competence. Duties may vary depending on business needs, site requirements, and operational priorities.

The employee must not carry out work outside their competence, training, or authorisation, particularly where the task involves electrical work, machinery safety, specialist systems, or any activity that could create a health and safety risk.

Company Expectations

All employees are expected to:

• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Treat colleagues, visitors, contractors, and customers with respect.
• Maintain confidentiality where required.
• Represent CanDo Laundry Services professionally.
• Report hazards, concerns, or incidents promptly.
• Support the needs of the business in a flexible and cooperative manner.