Maintenance Engineer

A newly created opportunity for an ambitious and driven Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing organisation, with a clear development pathway to a Maintenance Manager role within 18–24 months. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their career, gaining hands-on experience in managing site infrastructure, maintenance strategy, and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gradually taking ownership of maintenance operations, site projects, and contractor management, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant running of the site and facilities. Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer include

• Support the day-to-day management of site maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime
• Take increasing ownership of maintenance scheduling and prioritisation
• Lead site projects (refurbishments, installations, upgrades) from planning through to delivery
• Manage external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards (RAMS, permits, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS (Protean)
• Ensure safe operation of mechanical, electrical, and site services (heating, compressed air, etc.)
• Contribute to Health, Safety & Environmental compliance (COSHH, DSEAR, fire safety)
• Provide technical support to production teams to minimise downtime
• Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required

Skills and experience required Essential:

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities, or engineering role within manufacturing
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work
• Experience using CMMS and maintaining maintenance records
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills to respond effectively to breakdowns and operational issues.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards
• Background in chemical, coatings, or process manufacturing
• Electrical qualifications or multi-skilled engineering experience
• Experience managing projects or budgets
• FLT, IPAF, or similar certifications

About You

• Ambitious and motivated to step into a management role
• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Working Environment This role combines office-based planning with hands-on work across production and warehouse environments. You should be comfortable working around machinery, at height (with training), and using appropriate PPE. Reasons to apply!

• Clear progression pathway to Maintenance Manager
• Opportunity to lead projects and influence site performance
• Supportive environment focused on development and growth
• Be part of a business committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Please send your current CV for consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us. Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually. Please be assured, in line with GDPR guidelines - We will only store your data with your permission and the data that we hold can be viewed, amended or deleted at any time upon your request