Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Health care cash back plans

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Limited is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a 24/7 operation in Loughborough. You will perform planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant operations and supporting continuous manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will drive preventative maintenance, utilize CMMS, and collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime while upholding health, safety and

Qualifications

• Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and their practical application.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts, ideally on automated sites.
• Excellent communication skills with a methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and implement preventative maintenance.
• Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults, ensuring repairs are recorded for trend analysis.
• Manage the safe and efficient use of materials including consumables and chemicals.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain and improve engineering systems such as CMMS, KPIs, shift handovers, audits, and safety reviews.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering contractors on site.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of all site personnel.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Shift work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days/nights)

Locations: Loughborough

Salary: £52,000

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave bank holidays
• Health care cash back plans
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with either bias to join a busy, 24/7 operation.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of plant and machinery that supports continuous manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and implement preventative maintenance
• Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults, ensuring repairs are recorded for trend analysis
• Manage the safe and efficient use of materials including consumables and chemicals
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Maintain and improve engineering systems such as CMMS, KPIs, shift handovers, audits, and safety reviews
• Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering contractors on site
• Safeguard the wellbeing of all site personnel

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and their practical application
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts, ideally on automated sites
• Excellent communication skills with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and challenging situations calmly and efficiently
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential