Maintenance Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Stroud is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure equipment and machinery is maintained to a high standard. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing maintenance inventories, and coordinating with contractors. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical systems knowledge and electrical testing experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a supportive team environment, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical fault-finding and repair.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Manage inventories of tools and parts.
• Plan maintenance activities with operational teams.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors for safety compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Electrical testing experience

Ability to operate equipment (lifts, scaffolding)

Strong planning and organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Job description

The Role

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for maintaining equipment and machinery to a high standard, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.

You will support operational teams in daily routines, monitor plant performance, and coordinate with external contractors or suppliers when required. This is a hands‑on role for a proactive, self‑motivated individual who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Manage inventories of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Plan and communicate maintenance activities with operational teams.
• Ensure all relevant risk assessments and safety checks are completed before commencing work.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct electrical appliance testing and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area in line with best practice standards.
• Participate in projects to improve and develop maintenance processes and facilities.
• May be required to undertake occasional out-of‑hours work for emergency callouts or planned maintenance.

The Candidate

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including fault‑finding and repair of machinery, pumps, compressors, fans, and rotating equipment.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Electrical testing experience.
• Awareness of safe systems of work, permit‑to‑work procedures, and risk assessments.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment such as lifts, scaffolding, or forklifts (certifications desirable).
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

The Package

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on diverse engineering and maintenance projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development.