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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Day Shift (37.5 hours), Permanent - Mondat to Friday 
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is a permanent day-shift position ideal for someone with strong mechanical maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving, improving equipment reliability, and supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in keeping plant and equipment running efficiently, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and introducing new systems and processes across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment, including CNC sewing machines, ultrasonic welders, spring winders, and more. Full training provided.
• Diagnose issues and implement permanent corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead the introduction of a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) system and manage system sourcing within budget.
• Produce jigs and fixtures in line with product requirements and customer expectations.
• Specify, order, and manage parts, spares, and materials in collaboration with the GM.
• Oversee sub-contractors and ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards for all machinery and equipment.
• Support the creation and improvement of documentation, procedures, and SOPs.
• Assist with the introduction of new products and associated machinery.
• Provide technical support for customer visits and events, including travel within the UK and abroad.
• Train operators on basic daily maintenance of machinery.
• Be flexible in supporting production activities as required.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with safety-critical products.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience maintaining pneumatic machinery and diverse production equipment.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office and working with maintenance documentation.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Personal Qualities: Practical, confident, self-motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic about engineering, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme (Gainshare / Christmas bonus)
• Free on-site parking
• Life Assurance
• Day Shift
• Opportunities to participate in community volunteer programs

Join us and make a real impact on our engineering team while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Apply today!

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Contact information

Ashleigh Hood