Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is hiring a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Bedford, offering a competitive salary of £46,000 plus annual bonuses and excellent training opportunities. The role involves reactive and planned maintenance on various mechanical systems. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a clear path for career progression and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous training budget

Clear progression paths

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance.
• Repair and overhaul hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Work on machinery including Kilns and Hoppers.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£46,000 + Annual Bonus + Double Match Pension (IF YOU put 5% they put 10%)
Overtime Readily Available – OTE £50,000
FANTASTIC Training + Progression Opportunities

MONDAY - FRIDAY DAYS ONLY AND FLEXI HOURS

Why should You Join?

• Joining a large business who are going through continuous investment and improvement throughout the business
• They are currently expanding their function and looking to bring on multiskilled maintenance engineers with a healthy salary increase to improve the maintenance team further
• A proper engineering environment with tons of options of training into robotics, PLC and further training mechanically
• A great benefits package including a double match pension (15% total), lots of opportunities for O.T and a good holiday allowance.

The Company:

We are working with a prestigious client — a multisite business with over 80 years of UK experiences supplying to the construction sector. Operating a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Bedfordshire, this company offers long-term job security, an outstanding reputation, and nationwide success. The engineering department is known for its supportive culture, robust training programs, and clear career progression paths. They are currently looking to strengthen their engineering team by welcoming aMechanical Maintenance Engineer.

Currently with £10 million worth of capex projetcs ongoing on site, you will be joining the compnay at a perfect time if your looking to get involved in projects

The Role:

As aMechanical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Reactive Maintenance
• Planned Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
• Working on machinery Including Kilns, Hoppers, Packaging machines and more
• Working on mechanical systems such as conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and pumps
• Repair and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Candidate Requirements:

Our idealMechanical Maintenance Engineerwill have:

• A Level 3 qualification
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Willingness to work shifts
• Strong team player with a positive, problem-solving attitude

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary with annual reviews
• Annual bonus paid every year
• Double-match pension scheme (up to 15%)
• Access to a generous training budget — further qualifications and skill development are actively encouraged
• Clear progression paths to leadership and senior roles
• Friendly, inclusive team culture and a clean, working environment

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation