Maintenance Engineer

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Rugby. This full-time role involves maintaining and troubleshooting site equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency. Candidates should have relevant engineering experience, and an electrical bias is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per year with overtime opportunities and a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional body preferred.
• NEBOSH-qualified and knowledgeable in behavioral safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and predictive maintenance.
• Manage critical spares and stock levels.
• Champion a zero-harm culture in maintenance.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical skills

General engineering skills

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of CMMS systems

Education

Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

📍 Location: Crick
💷 £60,000 per year + Overtime
⏰ 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts

About the Role

We are looking for a multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join our team. This is a hands‑on role where you will maintain, improve, and troubleshoot site equipment while driving safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will work proactively and reactively, prioritising breakdowns in line with business needs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. An electrical bias is desirable, alongside mechanical and general engineering skills.

What You’ll Do

• Perform planned and predictive maintenance, as well as ad hoc repairs, prioritising work to ensure production continuity.
• Manage critical spares and stock levels, escalating issues to the Engineering Manager.
• Conduct maintenance and servicing safely, championing a zero-harm culture.
• Use root cause analysis to prevent repeat breakdowns and improve operational reliability.
• Support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda, helping reduce environmental impact.
• Participate in daily and weekly review sessions, sharing knowledge and driving improvements.
• Undertake and provide training and guidance for colleagues, acting as a buddy to new team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (IET, IMechE, ICT, or similar) preferred.
• NEBOSH-qualified with a strong understanding of behavioural safety at a site level.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing and Best Practice Maintenance.
• Awareness of Legionella and HACCP compliance.
• Experienced in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Reliability Management techniques (FMECA, RCM, Tribology, CBM, TPM, etc.).
• Multi‑skilled with a preference for electrical bias, but training can be provided.

Why Join Us?

• ✅ Competitive salary of £55,000
• ✅ Overtime opportunities available
• ✅ 4 on 4 off shift pattern with rotating days and nights
• ✅ Opportunity to own your work areas and develop professionally
• ✅ Be part of a safety‑focused, forward‑thinking engineering team

How to Apply

If you are a hands‑on, multi‑skilled engineer looking for a shift-based role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career