Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale manufacturing company in Bristol is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. The role involves maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency. Candidates should be apprentice-trained and possess strong electrical and mechanical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,905, overtime opportunities, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme, subsidised gym, and career progression.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym

Free parking

Christmas hamper

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained and qualified multi-skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Salary: £51,905 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits (7% Pension, Cycle to Work, Subsidised Gym, Free Parking, Christmas Hamper)

Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – 42 Hours Per Week

The Role

We are seeking an apprentice-trained, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a large-scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production machinery.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, with core skills in drives, fault finding, and PLC awareness.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and plant upgrades.
• Work autonomously and within a cross-functional team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Apprentice-trained and qualified multi-skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Electrical bias (approx. 70/30 split), though a strong mechanical engineer with solid electrical understanding will be considered.
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments desirable.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to maintenance and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £51,905 (set salary, DOE).
• 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off shift pattern (12-hour shifts).
• Overtime available at enhanced rates.
• 22 days holiday.
• Up to 7% contributory pension.
• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, subsidised gym, Christmas hamper, and free onsite parking.
• Career progression, training, and the opportunity to become a core member of a highly skilled engineering team.

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV.