Maintenance Engineer

Zest; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedfordshire is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a bias in mechanical or electrical maintenance. This role features a rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, and offers a salary of £52,500 along with attractive benefits including a pension scheme, bonuses, and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 engineering qualification and have experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Very attractive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Medical benefit

Career development opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant Level 3 engineering qualification.
• Ideally multi-skilled, with either a mechanical or electrical bias.
• Experienced in maintenance within a manufacturing or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance to site standards.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Fault-find, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias (Rotating Shift)

Location: Bedfordshire (commutable from: Bedford, Cambridge, Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin, Baldock, Sandy, St Neots, Huntingdon etc.).

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and a rotating shift pattern that provides real freedom with your time?

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on engineer who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in keeping equipment running at its best.

You'll be working a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, giving you plenty of time off to balance work and life.

The salary is £52,500, with genuine opportunities to significantly boost earnings through bonuses and overtime. Additional benefits include:

• Very attractive pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Medical benefit
• Genuine training and career development opportunities - whether that be in projects or management
• Overtime opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out both mechanical and electrical maintenance in line with safety, quality, and site standards.
• Undertake planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and performance.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safe systems of work are always followed.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing, training, and coaching.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant Level 3 engineering qualification (essential).
• Ideally multi-skilled, with either a mechanical or electrical bias.
• Experienced in maintenance within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• A problem solver who can remain calm under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who also works well independently.
• Flexible, safety-conscious, and proactive in identifying improvements.

Applications

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, background, or personal circumstances.

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