Maintenance Engineer

H.B. Fuller; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Milton Keynes is seeking a Day Shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of all plant machinery and facilities.

You will work with Early and Night Shift teams to ensure smooth handovers, support installation and testing of new equipment, diagnose faults, and drive continuous improvement across electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualifications in electrical engineering.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical capabilities.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems and electrical safety basics.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out emergency breakdown repairs and planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing of new equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement sustainable fixes, optimise plant performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers.
• Collaborate with production, quality and HSE teams to meet targets.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The Day Shift Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant machinery and facility infrastructure. This includes maintaining production equipment as well as offices, laboratories, and communal areas to a high standard. The role requires strong collaboration with Early Shift and Night Shift Engineers to ensure effective handovers, continuity of operations, and knowledge sharing across shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out emergency breakdown repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and routine maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and optimise plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with specialist equipment, including PLCs, control systems, and automated production machinery.
• Ensure all machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with relevant standards.
• Maintain maintenance stores, ensuring accurate stock levels and that tools/equipment are in good working order.
• Follow and contribute to maintenance strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and HSE teams to meet operational targets.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and shift handovers.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised engineering qualification:
  • City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering
  • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including:
  • Single-phase and three-phase systems
  • Inverters and rectifiers
  • Motors, contactors, relays, and sensors
  • Control panels and wiring (installation and fault finding)
  • Basic PLC fault finding and interaction
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including:
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Belts, bearings, chains, and sprockets
  • Pumps, valves, and conveyors
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Good communication skills for reporting, escalation, and knowledge transfer

Preferred Requirements

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and on-call support when required
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.