Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Bedford is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to maintain automated machinery and support various projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary up to £44,926 per annum, with the potential to earn upwards of £50,000 with overtime. Join a diverse community committed to inclusivity and support for candidates with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline at Level 3 or above.
• Beneficial to have some mechanical and electrical skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Automated machinery

Technical support

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: Up to £44926 per annum + + OT = earnings of £50k and upwards
• Posted on: 31st Oct 2025
• Job Reference: JN -102025-63773_1761918404

Do you have previous experience maintaining automated machinery?

Do you want to work a days only shift pattern?

So then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: £44926 inclusive of shift premium + Overtime = earnings of £50000 and upwards achievable

2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off - 6:30am to 6:30pm - Days

Overview

With manufacturing facilities located across the UK, you will be working as part of a larger group. The role will offer variation, from projects and installations to reactive and planned maintenance within a varied engineering environment from small to medium machinery and automated robotics to some medium to heavy engineering production methods.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• PPM's

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing/production environment or similar - maintaining automated machinery
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline at Level 3 or above.
• Both electrical and mechanical skill sets considered - if you are mechanically qualifies only it would be beneficial to have some electrical skills changing like for like parts - motors, sensors, relays, sockets etc.

Commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Luton, Northampton and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.