Maintenance Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK seeks skilled Maintenance Engineers for their production team. The role involves maintaining production machinery, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with production equipment setup and fault diagnosis.
• Pneumatics and maintenance training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive and reactive maintenance across all production equipment.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams through effective communication.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well–established manufacturer with an excellent reputation is seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their production team across two shift patterns:

Day Shift – 6am 6pm 4 days on, 4 days off
Night Shift – 6pm 6am 4 days on, 4 days off

The Role:

Seeking an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a fast–paced production environment, combines technical expertise with problem–solving skills, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and safety.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Join their integrated Engineering team where you'll take ownership of critical production machinery and drive performance excellence through:

Maintenance & Operations:

• Plan and execute comprehensive preventive and reactive maintenance across all production equipment
• Optimise machine performance, safety, and availability
• Set up and operate production equipment to specification
• Maintain high–quality tooling and spare parts inventory for seamless operations

Performance & Improvement:

• Participate actively in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Analyse performance data to identify and justify process enhancements
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams through effective communication and shift handovers
• Lead investigations as part of NCR and CAPA teams, implementing robust corrective actions

The Candidate:

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (minimum) in Engineering discipline
• 5+ years hands–on engineering experience in manufacturing environments
• Pneumatics and maintenance training certifications
• Proven experience with production equipment setup and fault diagnosis

Key Experience Areas:

• Production machinery maintenance (PPM and reactive)
• Health & Safety compliance and PUWER Regulations (prefered)
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (prefered)
• Process–focused approach with strong procedural discipline

The Package:

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.