Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking an exceptional Maintenance Engineer to ensure peak performance of advanced machinery and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 per annum, excellent work-life balance, and pathways to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, advanced proficiency in PLC programming, and relevant qualifications. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Elevate your career by applying now!

Benefits

Attractive salary

Optimal work-life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Autonomous role

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Maintenance Engineer in high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven skills in diagnosing and rectifying complex machinery issues.
• Strong commitment to preventative maintenance and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure peak performance and reliability of advanced machinery.
• Contribute to operational excellence and innovative projects.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics

Continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND

CEng status

Job description

Overview

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 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‑technology 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 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.

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