Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Tring; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the effective operation of machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical knowledge, fault-finding skills, and must hold the 18th Edition certification. This role demands flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a team-oriented environment. Competitive pay at £35K OTE with additional overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Comfortable with tools, drawings, schematics, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Conduct reactive maintenance as needed.
• Fault find PLC and other machinery components.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical skills

Mechanical knowledge

Fault-finding ability

Proactive problem-solving

Safety-conscious

Education

18th Edition

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Role:

£35K OTE

1 in 3 Saturday Call

Overtime Available (Sunday after 2pm 2x)

Aylesbury

Days 8am - 5pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance responsibility
• Reactive Maintenance
• PLC Fault Finding
• Roller Mills, Plan sifters, Purifiers, Conveyors
• Chains, Belts, Bearings
• AC/DC Motors, 3 Phase Motors
• Packaging Equipement

Experience and Qualification:

Electrically biased or Mechanically biased

18th Edition required

NVQ Level 3 preferred

HNC preferred

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge; electrical skills desirable (or vice versa)
• Ability to fault-find and repair a wide range of plant and processing machinery
• Comfortable working with tools, drawings, schematics, and control systems
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours work or shift patterns if needed
• Safety-conscious, team-oriented, and reliable

We're working with a long-established manufacturing company based near Aylesbury. The business plays a key role in UK food production. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and local sourcing, they are known for their commitment to high standards and long-term stability.

As the company continues to invest in its engineering and maintenance function, they are now looking to bring a Maintenance Engineer on board to support daily operations, reduce downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across site.