Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dunstable seeks a Maintenance Engineer with electrical certifications, offering a base salary of £46,553 plus overtime. You will work for a renowned employer in manufacturing, ensuring maintenance of automated machinery. Ideal candidates possess a Level 3 qualification and PLC fault finding skills. Additional benefits include a pension, life assurance, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Must have electrical certifications.
• Desirable to have PLC fault finding ability.
• Experience maintaining automated machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure maintenance of automated machinery.
• Work in a modern purpose-built facility.

Skills

Electrical certifications

PLC fault finding ability

Maintaining automated machinery

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

• Salary: £46533 - £46553 per annum + + OT = earnings of £50k and upwards
• Posted on: 2nd Sep 2025
• Job Reference: JN -112024-61479_1756825492

Do you want to work Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm) for two weeks, rotating with Monday to Thursday (2pm to 12am) for one week, for a base salary of £46,553 per annum, plus overtime, giving earnings of £50,000 and upwards achievable? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - (Must have electrical certifications)

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Dunstable

Shift: Monday to Friday (6.00am to 2.00pm) for two weeks, rotating with Monday to Thursday (2.00pm to 12.00am) for one week.

Pay: £46,553 + OT = Earnings of £50,000 and upwards achievable

Overtime rates: Paid at x1.5 on Saturdays & x2 on Sundays

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus Scheme, 25 days holiday per annum.

Overview

Working out of modern purpose built facilities we now require a Maintenance Engineer to join the team. You will be working for a first-class employer who is market leading in what they do and supplying a product that is always in need, offering true job security.

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Level 3 qualified or above
• Electrical certificates
• PLC fault finding ability
• Previous experience maintaining automated machinery

Commutable from: Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Milton Keynes, Bedford and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.