Maintenance Engineer

Jenrick Engineering; Banbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Banbury is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance on packaging equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, implementing preventive measures, and collaborating with teams to enhance production efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary of £51,000 rising to £58,000 after probation along with generous benefits including a healthcare plan and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Individual healthcare cash plan

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within a packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns efficiently to minimise production downtime.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical systems knowledge

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Banbury. Monday to Friday. 4 week shift rotating, early (6-2), days (8-4), and afternoons (2-10). Sunday to Thursday nights (10-6). Salary £51,000 rising to £58,000 after passing probation. Location: Banbury.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance engineer based in Banbury to join our fast paced engineering department in our packaging company.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and packaging equipment, including conveyors, fillers, wrappers, sealers, and labellers.
• Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, line efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with production, electrical, and process teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and adhere to all Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and packaging automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent attention to detail and safety awareness.

Candidate

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within a packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Individual healthcare cash plan, including cash back on key medical costs, retail discount and 24/7 Employee Assistance services.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.

If you are interested in the Maintenance engineer position please apply now