Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in building products is seeking a Maintenance Engineer based in Newbury, UK. This role involves mechanical fitting and maintenance on automated production equipment in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, preferably with experience in automated or FMCG settings, and an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is desired. Join us to take on an active role with a positive attitude and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

21 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution

Full company sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with experience in automated or FMCG environments.
• Experience working in heavy industry environments.
• Positive attitude and hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Working on breakdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting plant upgrades and installation of new machinery.

Skills

Mechanical background

Experience in automated environments

Welding experience

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Newbury
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Panama
Benefits: 21 days holiday with 10% employer pension contribution (5% Personal Contribution) Full company sick pay No button pushing! Completely different to most automated environments, you’ll be able to get stuck in.

Maintenance Engineer Role

Join a leading global brand in building products with a fully automated and heavy industrial site that offers a real opportunity to get stuck in. We’re not looking for someone to monitor machines—we need a Mechanical Fitter who thrives on physical, practical work in a fast-paced setting.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and maintenance on automated production equipment
• Working on breakdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Using workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines
• Supporting plant upgrades and installation of new machinery
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety in a fast-paced, heavy-duty environment

Maintenance Engineer Specification

• Strong mechanical background—experience in automated or FMCG environments ideal
• Experience working in heavy industry environments
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• Welding and machining (lathe/mill) experience highly desirable
• Positive attitude and hands-on mindset

For more information on the Maintenance Engineer position and other Technical Engineering positions get in touch with Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.