Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Daventry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical in Daventry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a busy automated manufacturing operation. The role covers preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery, with emphasis on CNC machinery, PLC (Siemens S7), robotics and test cells. You will fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical equipment, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance (PPM).
• Experience with CNC machinery.
• PLC experience, preferably Siemens S7.
• Robotics or test cell experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Fault find, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain automated production lines, test cells, nut runners and associated machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Identify potential equipment failures and implement preventative measures.
• Work safely in line with LOTO, confined space and working at height procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and assist with training other team members.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC Siemens S7

Fault finding

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery

Automation equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Daventry, Northamptonshire

3 Shift

£48,000

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing operation in Daventry. This is a permanent opportunity within a busy, automated manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary of £48,000 alongside an attractive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Fault find, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain automated production lines, test cells, nut runners and associated machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Identify potential equipment failures and implement preventative measures.
• Work safely in line with LOTO, confined space and working at height procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and assist with training other team members.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, ideally time-served electrically or mechanically.
• Essential: Previous CNC machinery experience.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Background working with automated manufacturing equipment.
• PLC experience, ideally Siemens S7.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Robotics or test cell experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work.