Maintenance Engineer

Michael Page; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days holiday

Contingent shift pattern

Job summary

Michael Page in Warrington is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the paint department. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, fault finding, and reducing downtime across automated painting lines and related utilities.

You will plan preventive maintenance, supervise external contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards. A strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance, HNC or equivalent, and experience in automotive

Qualifications

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.
• Maintain painting equipment (e.g. paint atomizer).
• Support paint process technicians during daily checks and downtime.
• Lead 8D investigations and implement long-term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Supervise external cleaning, maintenance and repair contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.
• Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g. paint atomizer).
• Support paint process technicians when needed in daily checks and other tasks.
• Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and impact on product quality.
• Repair paint line and auxiliaries during downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reducing downtime.

Skills

Paint process knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

HNC Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Robotics

Job description

A Maintenance Engineer in Warrington will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of equipment and systems within the paint department of this Manufacturing and Production business. This role involves hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring minimal downtime for production processes.

This Warrington‑based manufacturing organisation is a leading supplier to the global automotive sector, specialising in the design, development, and production of advanced exterior and mobility‑related vehicle components. The site supports major vehicle manufacturers by delivering high‑quality, innovative solutions that focus on safety, sustainability, performance, and design.

The facility operates within a highly automated manufacturing environment, combining engineering expertise, production excellence, and rigorous quality standards to meet the demands of the automotive industry. Key activities typically include injection moulding, assembly, painting, quality assurance, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, employee development, and environmental responsibility, the organisation works closely with customers and suppliers to deliver products that support the future of mobility. The Warrington operation forms part of a wider international network, contributing to both UK manufacturing capability and global automotive supply chains.

Description

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services
• Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g. paint atomizer)
• Support (and demonstrate flexibility) with paint process technicians when needed in their process daily checks and on other occasions as required fill in for process technician
• Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and the impact of maintenance activities on the final quality of the product
• Repair efficiently paint line and auxiliaries during downtime
• Lead and participate in 8Ds relating to customer issues and safety
• Contribute and deliver good problem solving of daily downtime to put in long term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Supervise external companies doing contract cleaning, maintenance and repair
• Seek constant reduction of unscheduled machinery and equipment downtime
• Participate in continuous improvement processes and activities
• Keep & create maintenance documentation available and updated

Profile

• Paint process basic knowledge (essential)
• HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent)
• Technician certification with a specialty in several of the following fields - mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics (or equivalent)
• Committed to continuous development of own skills and knowledge, and to undertake training relevant to the role
• Robotics and application processes.
• Previous experience in a similar role (essential)
• Experience within an automotive maintenance environment and knowledge of maintenance systems (essential).
• Experience within automotive (desirable)
• Flexible approach with good teamwork skills.
• Able to respond quickly to any breakdown situation.
• Knowledge and experience of improvement techniques.

Job Offer

• Salary: £54,731.11 (Base salary) + 34% shift allowance, £73,339.00 overall.
• Holiday entitlement of 23 days per annum.
• Pension scheme with 10% employer and 5% employee contributions.
• Continental shift pattern: 4 days on (day 1 & 2: 6am-6pm, day 3 & 4: 6pm-6am) followed by 4 days off.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Desired Skills and Experience

To provide preventative/reactive maintenance & repair of all Paint maintenance activities. Carry out modifications/technical changes when requested in compliance with safety in mind in accordance with internal, customer and quality standards.

MAIN DUTIES

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services
• Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g. paint atomizer)
• Support (and demonstrate flexibility) with paint process technicians when needed in their process daily checks and on other occasions as required fill in for process technician
• Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and the impact of maintenance activities on the final quality of the product
• Repair efficiently paint line and auxiliaries during downtime
• Lead and participate in 8Ds relating to customer issues and safety
• Contribute and deliver good problem solving of daily downtime to put in long term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Supervise external companies doing contract cleaning, maintenance and repair
• Seek constant reduction of unscheduled machinery and equipment downtime
• Participate in continuous improvement processes and activities
• Keep & create maintenance documentation available and updated
• Keep and document stocks of necessary spare parts for painting
• Liaising with suppliers to help manage stock or services in paint maintenance
• Help identify and reduce sources of contamination in the processes.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• HNC electrical bias multi skilled
• Adaptable/Flexible
• Excellent decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
• Anticipates and manages change effectively.
• Innovative and open to change.
• Effective communicator
• Positive impact on team spirit
• Time management
• Paint process basic knowledge (essential)
• HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent)
• Technician certification with a specialty in several of the following fields-
• mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics (or equivalent)
• Committed to continuous development of own skills and knowledge, and to undertake training relevant to the role
• Robotics and application processes.
• Previous experience in a similar role (essential)
• Experience within an automotive maintenance environment and knowledge of maintenance systems (essential).
• Experience within automotive (desirable)
• Flexible approach with good teamwork skills.
• Able to respond quickly to any breakdown situation.
• Knowledge and experience of improvement techniques.