Maintenance Engineer Job Purpose
To play a key role in keeping high-speed production running at peak performance by operating and maintaining advanced machinery, supporting technical processes, and driving continuous improvement. You will help ensure maximum efficiency, minimal downtime, and consistently high-quality output in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment where reliability, precision, and teamwork make the difference every shift.
Maintenance Engineer Key Accountabilities:
* Operate production machinery in line with procedures and safety requirements.
* Carry out quality control checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet company standards.
* Support production activities to achieve output, efficiency, and performance targets.
* Support maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
* Carry out basic technical cleaning and maintenance of equipment and Assist with repair and refurbishment of machinery components as required.
* Support planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
* Maintain tools and ensure they are available and fit for operational use.
* Promptly report faults, breakdowns, and maintenance requirements.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
* Ensure production and workshop areas are kept clean, tidy, and well maintained and adhere to housekeeping standards and HSE procedures at all times.
* Maintain correct storage and organisation of tools and equipment and ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and operational standards.
* Identify and report hazards, risks, and any non-compliance issues.
* Contribute to productivity, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives and support continuous improvement activities across shifts.
* Provide cover during holidays, absence, and training periods when required.
Maintenance Engineer Skills
* Mechanical or electrical maintenance experience
* Knowledge of pneumatic systems (advantageous)
* Basic IT and computer literacy and ability to read technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals
* Understanding of production processes and workflows
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to analyse issues and solve technical problems
* Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
Maintenance Engineer Benefits & Hours of work
Salary: £35k (DOE) per annum, plus over time £22.67 per hour, Hours: Average 40.25 hours per week, Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – 6PM to 6AM, Days, Holiday: 23.5 days (including Bank Holidays) plus Birthday off, 4% employer pension contribution. Private medical insurance (after probation) & Life assurance (4x annual salary death in service benefit)
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£32000.00 - £35000.00 per year