Maintenance Engineer

SJR Partners; Honnington Grange; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and repairs within its production environment. You will work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, focusing on planned maintenance and implementing Total Productive Maintenance initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead problem-solving efforts during shifts.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Problem Solving

Fault Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement

Education

NVQ or HNC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

You’ll work as part of the site’s Engineering Team on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days and nights), supporting the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs. This role plays a key part in developing and implementing a new Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach - helping to reduce downtime, improve performance, and ensure the smooth running of all production equipment.

What will you be doing?

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a wide range of equipment.
• Diagnose faults, test, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead shift-based problem solving where corrective actions aren’t clear.
• Use the CMMS system to log work, analyse historical data, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement through TPM, root cause analysis, and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain strong communication and a positive team culture.

What will you bring to the party?

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and fault‑finding on both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proactive, safety‑conscious, and passionate about reliability and improvement.
• Flexible and willing to support occasional overtime when required.