Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing business in Rugby. This role focuses on maintaining and improving production machinery reliability, conducting both planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. This position offers stability and career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Skilled across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 qualification

HNC

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Rugby

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am4pm (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing business in Rugby. The role involves maintaining and improving the reliability of production machinery, reducing downtime, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting performance through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards
• Supporting installations, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset data

About You

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
• Skilled across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Able to work well under pressure and within a team
• IT literate and confident using maintenance systems

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification (HNC desirable)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer offering stability, career development, and a supportive team environment.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, Synergi Search & Select specialise in placing Engineers and Technical Professionals across the UK manufacturing sector. Get in touch to find out how we can support your next career move.