Maintenance Engineer

Charles Trent Limited; Upton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan / Critical Illness

Death in Service

Training and Career Development

Workplace Pension

Discounted petrol and parts

Job summary

Charles Trent Limited in Poole (BH12) is seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support day-to-day site operations. You’ll maintain equipment, repair faults, respond to breakdowns, and help keep the operation safe and efficient.

This is a practical, non-management role with autonomy on the tools. The position is full-time, 42.5 hours per week, with potential for future shift-based coverage as the site grows toward 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on maintenance or engineering experience.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience essential.
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience desirable.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing workload independently.
• Proactive, practical, and solution-focused approach.
• Pride in keeping operations running.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and site maintenance issues.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and general faults; perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support upkeep of the wider site including doors, lighting, flooring and welfare areas.
• Work alongside external contractors when required; assist servicing and repair work across machinery.
• Follow health & safety procedures and ensure tasks meet required standards.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Independent workload management

Problem solving

Job description

Role Profile

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support the day-to-day running of our busy Poole site.

This is a practical engineering role where you’ll be actively involved in maintaining equipment, carrying out repairs, responding to breakdowns, and helping keep the operation running safely and efficiently.

This is not a management or office-based role. We’re looking for somebody who enjoys being on the tools, solving problems, and getting stuck in.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants the autonomy to maintain our plant, equipment, and wider site infrastructure — becoming the first point of contact for maintenance issues, preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and helping ensure the site runs as it should day-to-day.

Please note: this is a fully hands-on engineering position and does not include direct people management responsibilities.

As the operation continues to expand, the maintenance function is expected to evolve alongside the business. This may include future shift-based maintenance support to help support extended operational hours and site coverage as we move to a 24 hour operation.

About Us

At Charles Trent, we’re not a traditional car breaker.

We operate one of the UK’s most advanced vehicle recycling facilities, built around a reverse production line that dismantles vehicles safely and efficiently at scale. Our BH1 facility in Poole processes hundreds of vehicles and thousands of parts every week.

To keep the site operating effectively, we need practical engineers who can respond quickly, work safely, and take pride in maintaining high operational standards.

Location

Poole Site, BH12

Salary

£47,500 per annum

Working Pattern

42.5 hours per week

Initially Monday to Friday daytime working pattern.

As the business continues to grow, there may be future opportunities for flexibility and shift based support as operational requirements evolve.

Reporting To

BH1 Operations & Distribution Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Reactive & Preventative Maintenance

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and site maintenance issues
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and general faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
• Identify recurring issues and help improve equipment reliability
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the BH1 operation

Site Maintenance

• Support the upkeep of the wider site including doors, lighting, flooring, basic building repairs, and welfare areas
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional working environment

Equipment & Contractor Support

• Work alongside external contractors when required
• Support servicing and repair work across machinery and equipment
• Escalate larger issues appropriately

Health & Safety

• Work safely and follow all company health & safety procedures
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed to required standards
• Support compliance inspections and audits where required

Experience & Essential Qualities

• Previous experience within a hands-on maintenance or engineering role
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Mechanical maintenance experience essential
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience desirable
• Self-motivated and capable of managing workload independently
• Practical, proactive, and solution-focused approach
• Someone who takes ownership and pride in keeping operations running

What You’ll Get

• £47,500 salary
• Stable, full-time position
• Opportunity to work within a modern, high-volume operation
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Be part of a growing business investing in its future

Benefits

• Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
• Health Cash Plan / Critical Illness Cover / Death in Service
• Training and Career Development
• Workplace Pension Contrabution
• Discounted petrol and discount on parts
• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)