Maintenance Engineer

KPJ Group; Glossop; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Glossop is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. The successful candidate will focus on fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance in a heavy engineering environment. Requirements include a mechanical engineering qualification and proven experience in a maintenance role. This position offers a salary of £46,000 – £52,000 per year, along with various benefits including overtime, holiday, and a company pension.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension

Annual Bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Time-served apprenticeship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance in a heavy engineering environment.
• Support site-wide planned and reactive maintenance.
• Monitor and improve plant performance.

Skills

Fault-finding skills in hydraulics

Knowledge of PPM systems

Ability to work independently

Education

C&G / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re hiring for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer at their site in Glossop. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team, working on a Panama shift pattern to ensure minimal downtime across a busy production site.

What’s on offer?

• £46,000 – £52,000 per year
• 2 week rotation of 12 hour shifts (days & nights)
• Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Enhanced sick pay & bereavement leave
• Annual Bonus
• Life assurance policy
• Private healthcare
• Company pension

What will you be doing as a Maintenance Engineer?

• Performing fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance in a heavy engineering environment
• Supporting site-wide planned and reactive maintenance (PPM systems)
• Monitoring and improving plant performance
• Working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems
• Liaising with internal departments to coordinate maintenance activity
• Monitoring maintenance costs and improving production facilities

What do you need?

• Time-served apprenticeship (C&G / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role within manufacturing
• Knowledge of PPM systems and engineering best practices
• Fault‑finding skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and cooling systems
• Ability to work independently and follow job instructions

Apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.