Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Evesham; On-site; GBP 52,200 - 63,800; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Evesham is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for nights to maintain and improve production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across the site. You will collaborate with the Engineering Supervisor and production teams to deliver proactive and reactive maintenance.

The ideal candidate is electrically biased with strong mechanical understanding, has experience in manufacturing, and can perform basic PLC fault-finding.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased with strong mechanical understanding.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic PLC fault-finding knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work Panama-style shifts.
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and repairs on production equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Assist with installation, upgrades, and project work across the site
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and company procedures
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
• Report recurring faults and recommend improvements

Skills

Electrically biased

Mechanical understanding

Manufacturing experience

PLC fault-finding

Problem-solving

Reliability

Panama-style shifts

Education

Some college coursework completed

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (nights)

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Evesham

Up to £58,000 for NIGHTS

Shift Pattern: Panama (Nights4 on 4 off)

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across the site. Working closely with the Engineering Supervisor and production teams, you will play a key role in delivering proactive and reactive maintenance support.

Key Responsibilities for this Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and repairs on production equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Assist with installation, upgrades, and project work across the site
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and company procedures
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
• Report recurring faults and recommend improvements

Requirements for this Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Electrically biased with strong mechanical understanding
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Basic PLC fault-finding knowledge preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work Panama-style shifts
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment

Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 58000 - 58000, Annual Salary
Job Location: Evesham, West Midlands (County), West Midlands, UK
Years of Relevant Experience: 1+ years
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Level: Some of College Coursework Completed