Maintenance Engineer

Randstad CPE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is searching for an exceptional Maintenance Engineer to join a high-tech facility in Cambridge. The role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 per annum and promotes an optimal work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and proficiency with PLC programming. This position promises accelerated career growth and is set in a collaborative, cutting-edge workplace environment.

Benefits

Premium Compensation

Optimal Work-Life Balance

State-of-the-art Technology

Career Development Programmes

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Extensive, proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a high-tech manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Exceptional electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification skills.
• Strong commitment to preventative maintenance and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure peak performance and reliability of complex machinery and systems.
• Contribute to operational excellence and groundbreaking initiatives.
• Work with state-of-the-art automation and robotics.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis

PLC programming and fault finding

SCADA systems proficiency

Industrial networks knowledge

Robotics understanding

Preventative maintenance focus

Leadership potential

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you an exceptional Maintenance Engineer seeking a role that challenges your expertise and propels your career forward in a hub of innovation? Do you thrive in an environment where precision, pioneering technology, and continuous improvement are paramount? We are actively searching for a highly skilled and visionary individual to join our leading-edge team in Cambridge.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for a highly motivated engineer to play a critical role within our sophisticated, high-tech facility. You will be instrumental in ensuring the peak performance and reliability of our advanced machinery and complex systems, directly contributing to our operational excellence and groundbreaking initiatives.

Why This Opportunity is Unrivalled:

• Premium Compensation: A highly attractive salary of £51,000 per annum, acknowledging the exceptional talent and pivotal contribution we seek.

• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Maintain a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, ensuring a harmonious balance between your professional and personal life.

• Pioneering Technology: Work at the forefront of engineering with state-of-the-art automation, robotics, and integrated control systems, offering constant intellectual stimulation and professional growth.

• Empowered & Autonomous Role: We believe in fostering an environment where our engineers are given significant autonomy and the necessary resources to innovate and achieve. Your insights will be highly valued and directly influence our processes.

• Accelerated Career Trajectory: This is more than a job; it's a clear pathway to senior leadership and specialist roles. We are deeply committed to nurturing talent, offering bespoke training and extensive development programmes.

• Collaborative & Inspiring Culture: Join a truly collaborative team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to shared success, pushing boundaries, and fostering a dynamic and inspiring workplace.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an individual who is not only a master of their craft but also a strategic thinker, a proactive problem-solver, and genuinely passionate about pushing the limits of engineering.

• Extensive, proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a high-tech manufacturing, R&D, or advanced industrial environment.

• Exceptional electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification skills across complex machinery.

• Advanced proficiency with PLC programming/fault finding, SCADA systems, industrial networks, precision mechanics, and robotics (essential).

• A strong commitment to preventative maintenance, predictive technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Outstanding communication, leadership potential, and the ability to thrive in a high-performance team.

• Relevant advanced engineering qualifications (e.g., Degree in Engineering, HND, CEng status, or equivalent).

Ready to Redefine Excellence?

If you are an elite Maintenance Engineer prepared for a profoundly challenging yet incredibly rewarding role that offers excellent remuneration, unparalleled career development, and a vibrant work environment in Cambridge, we urge you to apply!

Elevate your career - apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.