Maintenance Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a reputable manufacturer of fine chemicals in the UK. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment in a busy chemical manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience in similar environments, with electrical skills being a key advantage. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

7% company pension contribution

Health cash plan

Life assurance: 4 x salary

Overtime opportunities

Turkey crown at Christmas

Summer BBQ and other onsite events

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing plant is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
• A proactive, safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support plant shutdowns and major maintenance projects.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Electrical skills or qualifications

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Our client has built their reputation as one of the UK's most flexible and reliable manufacturers of fine chemicals. Their team combines technical expertise, hands‑on know-how, and a passion for quality to deliver high-performance chemical solutions for global customers.

They are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly, hardworking team and help keep our plant running safely and efficiently.

The Role

This is a hands‑on engineering role based within a busy chemical manufacturing environment. You’ll be maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of production equipment and site infrastructure to ensure smooth, safe, and continuous operations.

You’ll need to be comfortable getting stuck in, this is not a desk job.

The work can sometimes be dirty, smelly, and challenging, but for the right person, it’s highly rewarding, varied, and part of a supportive team that values practical problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, utilities, and facilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Support plant shutdowns and major maintenance projects
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance reliability

About You

• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing plant is highly desirable
• Electrical skills or qualifications would be the gold standard
• Comfortable working in environments that can be physically demanding and not always pleasant‑smelling
• A proactive, safety‑conscious approach with great problem‑solving skills

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Pension: 7% company contribution (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Income protection: Up to 5 years/retirement age
• Critical illness cover: £10,000 lump sum
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance: 4 x salary
• Overtime opportunities (especially during maintenance shutdowns)
• Staff appreciation perks:
  • Turkey crown at Christmas
  • Summer BBQ and other onsite events