Maintenance Engineer

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to manage breakdowns and preventive maintenance in a timber-frame factory. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical repairs, strong problem-solving skills, and compliance with health and safety standards. A salary between £38,000 and £45,000 is offered along with opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive team

Modern, well-maintained machinery

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Team player, reliable, and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on factory machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Automated/PLC-controlled machinery

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Keep Our Factory Running Smoothly! Keep our timber-frame factory running like a well-oiled machine. We’re on the hunt for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to handle breakdowns, upkeep, and preventive maintenance in our timber-frame manufacturing environment. Whether it’s mechanical repairs, electrical fault-finding, or keeping things moving smoothly, you’ll step in, keep downtime low, and help the team hit production goals.

What you’ll do

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on factory machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Carry out PPMs (planned preventive maintenance) and urgent repairs
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime

What we’re looking for

• Qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering (apprentice-trained or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Team player, reliable, and safety-conscious
• Bonus: experience with automated/PLC-controlled machinery or CMMS systems

What we offer

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)
• Clear opportunities for training and career progression
• A supportive team and modern, well-maintained machinery

Apply now

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