Maintenance Engineer

Hexcel Corporation; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Leicester, UK site. The role focuses on owning the PPM program, improving maintenance schedules, and providing hands-on fault diagnosis and repair coordination to maximise equipment availability.

The candidate will ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, and HSE standards, supervise contractors, maintain records, and lead root-cause investigations to enhance reliability. A mechanical/electrical background with HNC/HND is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled roles.
• Experience managing PPM systems and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements in engineering environments.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external suppliers.
• Organizational and planning skills in fast-paced settings.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently with attention to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) program for pilot plant equipment.
• Develop and improve maintenance schedules to maximize availability and reliability.
• Provide hands-on support for breakdowns and coordinate timely repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports for compliance and improvement.
• Manage external service providers and spare parts inventory.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Compliance & safety

Documentation

Contractor coordination

Root cause analysis

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship desirable

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our Leicester, UK location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Own and manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) program ensuring all pilot plant equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance schedules to maximize equipment availability, performance, and reliability.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and coordinating timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with engineering best practices, company safety standards, operating procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the R&D Technical Manager to effectively plan and schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to pilot plant operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports to support compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage external service providers and contractors, acting as the primary site contact and ensuring work is completed safely and to agreed service levels.
• Control spare parts and maintenance inventory, including stock management, ordering, storage, and mitigation of supply risks.
• Lead root cause investigations following equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture by ensuring safe isolation procedures, contractor compliance, and adherence to safe working practices always.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, with mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled expertise.
• Demonstrated experience managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems and maintenance schedules.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements, regulations, and best practices within an engineering environment.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Experience coordinating and managing contractors, service providers, and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage workloads in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on compliance, documentation, and adherence to procedures.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline, with familiarity of UK regulations such as PUWER, LOLER, and HSE standards; engineering apprenticeship desirable.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.