Maintenance Engineer

Willcox Matthews Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal manufacturer in Uttoxeter is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure plant machinery runs smoothly. Responsibilities include preventative and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting electrical systems, and collaborating with contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical repairs, pneumatic systems, and electrical fault diagnosis. This role offers a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 and various benefits, including 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Birthday Holiday

Medical Insurance + more

Qualifications

• Proven experience with single- and three-phase systems.
• Competent in safe isolation and testing of electrical circuits.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant machinery and equipment run smoothly.
• Perform preventative, repair, testing and emergency maintenance.
• Collaborate with external electrical contractors when needed.

Skills

Assembly, fitting, and mechanical maintenance

Knowledge of bearings, couplings, chains

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Basic welding or fabrication skills

Electrical fault-finding and testing

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 basic

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Holiday
• Medical Insurance + more

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Job Start Date

ASAP

Shift Pattern

Days, Mon to Thurs 8am‑5pm, Fri 7am‑4pm

About the Role

We are supporting a global, leading metal manufacturer based in Uttoxeter, who are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team.

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring plant machinery and equipment run smoothly for the manufacturing and production departments. Your work will involve preventative, repair, testing or emergency maintenance and will be prioritised in accordance with production workload and the business’s maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Skilled in assembly, fitting, and mechanical maintenance of production machinery, conveyors, and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of bearings, couplings, chains, belts, pulleys, and gearboxes, including installation and alignment.
• Ability to strip and rebuild gearboxes and drive units where necessary.
• Understanding of lubrication systems and mechanical wear diagnostics.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic systems, including compressors, actuators, solenoid valves, FRLs, and regulators.
• Knowledge of hydraulic power units and cylinders, including checking for leaks, replacing seals, and monitoring pressure settings.
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiar with MIG/TIG welding sets.
• Ability to maintain welding jigs, fixtures, ensuring safe electrical and gas supply integrity.
• Basic welding or fabrication skills advantageous for small repairs or prototype builds / jigs & fixtures.
• Proven experience with single- and three-phase systems, including distribution boards, control panels, isolators, contactors, and overload protection.
• Competent in safe isolation, fault-finding, and testing of electrical circuits and components.
• Understanding of machine safety interlocks, emergency-stop circuits, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Experience wiring and commissioning electric motors, inverters (VFDs), and motor-control circuits.
• Knowledge of sensors, limit switches, solenoid valves, and relay logic (PLC knowledge is desirable).
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant health & safety and IET wiring regulations.
• Perform basic electrical fault diagnosis and repairs on plant equipment and machinery.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of electrical components and systems.
• Conduct routine electrical safety checks and inspections in line with regulatory standards.
• Replace or repair wiring, sensors, switches, and control panels as required.
• Collaborate with external electrical contractors when advanced support is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficient with hand tools, test meters, and basic machine tools.
• Competent in routine preventative maintenance and breakdown response on a wide range of manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of fabrication, cutting, and rotational moulding equipment (desirable).

Application

If you would like to be considered for the role of Maintenance Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Please don't hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team to discuss how we can support you.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.