Asset Care Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Rugby is seeking an experienced Asset Care Engineer to maintain and improve machinery reliability. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or engineering role within manufacturing.
• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Asset Care Engineer

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Asset Care Engineer to join a manufacturing business in Rugby. The role involves maintaining and improving the reliability of machinery, reducing downtime, and ensuring safety and efficiency across production and utilities.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting site performance through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Working on both production and utility equipment
• Ensuring all work meets Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Supporting projects, installations, and shutdowns
• Recording all maintenance work accurately and updating asset data

About You

• Previous experience in a maintenance or engineering role within manufacturing
• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Good fault-finding and problem‑solving ability
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• IT literate and confident using maintenance systems

Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification (HNC desirable)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations beneficialGood understanding of safety and compliance standards

This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturer with strong values, excellent facilities, and long‑term prospects.

If this role isn't quite right for you, Synergi Search & Select specialise in placing Engineers and Technical Professionals across the UK manufacturing sector. Get in touch to find out how we can support your next career move.