Maintenance Engineer

Aspion; Risley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is representing a well-established business in Warrington seeking a Maintenance Engineer. This role focuses on preventative maintenance and efficient operation of site equipment. Candidates should have over 5 years in a similar environment and NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and wellbeing support initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Mental health support

On-site wellbeing initiatives

Employee engagement events

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a fast-paced, automated engineering/maintenance environment.
• HACCP Level 2 or 3, IOSH or NEBOSH preferred.
• Fabrication and welding skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Minimise unplanned downtime through effective fault-finding and timely repairs.
• Identify root causes and implement long-term fixes.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards are upheld.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Inverters

Servo motors

Pneumatics

Job description

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is proud to be representing a well-established business in Warrington in their search for a Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

The Business

This company is a leading provider of automated wash and inspection services, supplying major names in the UK logistics and retail sectors.

• Rapidly expanding UK operations with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• Part of an international group, offering long-term stability and career progression
• Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
• Excellent working environment and a collaborative team culture

The Role of the Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for preventative maintenance and attending breakdowns across site equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer

• Minimise unplanned downtime through effective fault-finding and timely repairs
• Identify root causes and implement long-term fixes to support continuous improvement
• Ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are consistently upheld
• Work closely with operations teams and escalate unresolved issues where needed

About the Maintenance Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, ONC)
• Over 5 year's experience in a fast-paced, automated engineering/maintenance environment
• Strong fault-finding ability (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Experience with PLCs, inverters, servo motors or pneumatics
• HACCP Level 2 or 3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired)
• Fabrication and welding skills (desired)

Benefits of the Maintenance Engineer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolled into the company pension scheme after 3 months (Employee 3% / Employer 5%)
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
• On-site wellbeing initiatives and health-focused activities
• Year-round employee engagement events and activities
• Active employee forum - share your ideas and have your voice heard

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.