Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing production facility in Kidlington is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer offering a competitive salary of £45,000. Responsibilities include reactive and preventative maintenance on a range of machinery. Candidates with mechanical and electrical backgrounds and NVQ Level 3 are preferred. Great benefits include 32 days holiday, pension scheme, and clear progression path.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health and wellness support

Retail, food, and gym discounts

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Desirable experience in food production or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Ex-Forces candidates with valid UK work rights are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis on equipment breakdowns.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Involve in process improvement initiatives on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical tasks with 3-phase systems

PLC fault finding

Welding and light machining

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer — Salary: £45,000 + benefits | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm | 45 hours/week

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing production facility with real career progression potential.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working in a multi-skilled role with a 70/30 mechanical to electrical bias (or vice versa, depending on your strength). You'll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance on a range of machinery including pumps, hydrocoolers, and cooking vessels.

Typical Duties

• Responding to equipment breakdowns and conducting fault diagnosis
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
• Mechanical repairs including work on hydraulics, pneumatics, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and chains
• Electrical tasks including working with 3-phase systems, motor testing, sensors, relays, and inverters
• Involvement in process improvement and contributing to maintenance schedules

Desirable Experience & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Mechanical and/or electrical background
• PLC fault finding (preferably Mitsubishi)
• Welding and light machining
• Previous experience in food production or fast-paced manufacturing is a bonus
• Ex-Forces or international candidates with valid UK work rights welcome

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000
• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellness support via "Help at Hand"
• Retail, food, and gym discounts via employee perks platform
• Overtime available
• Clear path to progression (e.g., into supervisory or operations roles)

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Virtual interview covering background and technical competency
• Stage 2: On-site interview and tour (PPE required)

This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to join a tight-knit engineering team where your input matters. You'll work closely with an experienced manager who values team players and is ready to delegate and support your growth.