Maintenance Engineer

Gold Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stevenage is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide support for operations, perform maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with maintenance schedules. The ideal candidate should have an HNC qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment. This is a 12-month contract with a competitive hourly rate and the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support operations teams to keep equipment operational.
• Diagnose faults and repair process equipment.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple issues

Interpreting technical instructions

Education

HNC in a relevant engineering subject

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Hourly Rate: Up to £40p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews. Please call or email for a slot.

Contract Length: 12 Months - Likely To Extend

Role

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Engineer and Drive PPM to New Heights.

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we are looking for a talented Maintenance Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to operations teams, ensuring process equipment and environmental stress screening (ESS) facilities remain fully operational.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on process equipment using drawings, schematics, manuals, and circuit diagrams.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks and ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Maintain and repair process, ESD, and extraction/monitoring equipment.
• Manage spares packages and external maintenance/breakdown contracts to minimise downtime.
• Support operators in executing maintenance tasks, offering technical guidance and mentoring junior staff when required.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and documentation requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum qualification: HNC in a relevant engineering subject.
• Strong fault-finding skills down to component level.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical instructions, manuals, and drawings.
• Proven experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturing process equipment (CCA manufacture experience is desirable).
• Knowledge of vibration shakers and environmental chambers is highly desirable.
• Experience undertaking reactive maintenance down to component level on electronic manufacturing machinery.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple issues concurrently.
• Experience using SAP is advantageous.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across teams.

How to Apply

Showcase your expertise and passion for Maintenance Engineering. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Stevenage.

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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