Cricklade
Salary up to £45K + annual bonus + competitive benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts: 07:00–15:00/ 15:15–23:15 rotational or if preferred fixed lates
Overtime available and paid at 1.5x
Hawk3 Talent Solutions are proud to be partnering with a well established and forward thinking manufacturing business based in Cricklade. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its people, offering a supportive, close knit environment where you’re more than just a number. With a strong “family feel” culture but the backing of a national brand and a focus on long term development, this is a role where you can really make an impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and hands on Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast paced environment, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.
Working both independently and alongside a skilled maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of plant, machinery, and site services. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects and support wider business operations when needed.
What You’ll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and reliability
Responding quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and implementing effective repairs
Maintaining and repairing a range of mechanical and electrical equipment including motors, drives, hydraulics and pneumatics
Supporting installation, upgrades, and improvement projects across the site
Identifying root causes of recurring issues and driving long term solutions
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with regulations and best practice
Keeping accurate maintenance records and documentation
Providing flexible support across shifts and occasionally across multiple sites
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Proven experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments
Multi skilled background, ideally electrically biased (mechanical candidates with some electrical knowledge considered)
Strong fault finding skills and the ability to read electrical drawings
Knowledge of motors, drives, and control systems
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Good IT skills and ability to maintain records
Flexible, team oriented approach with the ability to work independently
Full UK driving licence and own transport due to location (15 minutes outside of Swindon)
Desirable:
Electrical qualification beneficial (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds, 17th or 18th Edition)
Mechanical qualifications or strong mechanical experience
Welding, fabrication, or machining skills
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and gearboxes
PLC fault-finding experience
Knowledge of BS7671 testing and inspection
What’s In It For You?
You’ll be joining a business that truly invests in its people, offering not just a job, but a long term career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Competitive salary with achievable annual bonus
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
Long service recognition and rewards
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and you can be part of a genuinely supportive team—this could be the perfect next step.
Please apply today for a confidential discussion.
Closing date 30th May 2026
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year