Maintenance Engineer

GI Group Main Account; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group Main Account is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production operations across multiples value streams. This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance with focus on hydraulic and electrical systems, and a clear development pathway into Maintenance Manager for capable engineers.

The role requires fault-finding on hydraulic/pneumatic test rigs and electrical control systems, plus experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to fault-find across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with IATF16949 requirements.
• Fault-find on hydraulic/pneumatic test rigs, circuits, and electrical control systems.
• Manage contractors and issue work permits.
• 8D and RCPS problem-solving to reduce downtime and prevent repeat failures.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Use and improve Maximo for maintenance planning and inventory control.
• Carry out small-scale facilities repairs, refurbishments, and installations when required.
• Maintain and support external certifications and audits.
• PLC interrogation and fault-finding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver them on time.
• Understanding of strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC fault-finding

Maximo CMMS

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Hours: 7:00-16:00 Mon-Thu, 7:00-12:00 Fri (flexible start/finish times)

About the Role

A leading hydraulic‑systems manufacturer is seeking a

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support production operations and maximise equipment uptime across multiple value streams. This is a hands‑on role involving

planned maintenance, reactive fault‑finding, small facilities tasks, and supporting installation projects.

There is a

clear development pathway into Maintenance Manager for engineers who demonstrate strong capability and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver

planned and reactive maintenance in line with IATF16949 requirements.

• Fault‑find on

hydraulic/pneumatic test rigs, circuits, and

electrical control systems (3‑phase, motors, pumps).

• Manage contractors and issue work permits.
• Support

8D and RCPS problem‑solving to reduce downtime and prevent repeat failures.

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Use and improve

Maximo (CMMS) for maintenance planning and inventory control.

• Ensure compliance with

Health & Safety,

GMP, and customer‑specific quality requirements.

• Carry out small‑scale facilities repairs, refurbishments, and installations when required.
• Maintain and support external certifications and audits.
• Strong background in

mechanical and electrical maintenance.

• Ability to fault‑find across hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.

PLC interrogation and fault‑finding.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver them on time.
• Understanding of strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Standard hours:

Fri 7:00-12:00

• Flexible start/finish times available

x1.5 weekdays & Saturdays (after 40 hours)

x2 Sundays