Maintenance Engineer

LTS Resourcing Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Pension plan (5% employer)

Free on-site parking

Career opportunities

Job summary

LTS Resourcing Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a growing electronics manufacturing business in Widnes. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults and keep accurate maintenance records in a fast-paced facility.

The role offers a 4-day week (Mon-Thu 7:00-17:00), a salary of £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience, and a company pension. On-site parking and clear career progression within a stable, expanding operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience maintaining manufacturing or production equipment.
• Experience in electronics/high-tech manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for traceability and compliance.
• Liaise with external service engineers for servicing and calibration.
• Maintain building services including heating, electrical systems, compressed air, nitrogen and water supplies.
• Supervise contractors on-site and manage schedules.
• Manage statutory testing and keep records up to date.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Job description

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Join a Growing Electronics Manufacturing Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and fast-paced electronics manufacturing business based in Widnes.

Working within a modern production facility, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment and maintaining the site's infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

The Role

As the Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of production equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Producing accurate and comprehensive maintenance records for traceability and compliance.
• Liaising with external service engineers to arrange annual servicing, repairs and equipment calibration.
• Maintaining building services including heating, electrical systems, compressed air, nitrogen and water supplies.
• Supervising specialist contractors working on-site.
• Managing statutory testing schedules and ensuring all associated records remain up to date.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

About You

We're looking for an organised and proactive Maintenance Engineer with a strong engineering background and excellent problem-solving skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 3 years' experience maintaining manufacturing or production equipment.
• Experience within an electronics or high-tech manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance principles.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• 4-day working week – Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm.
• Occasional Friday working for planned machine maintenance.
• 20 days annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 24 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution / 4% employee contribution).
• Free on-site parking.
• Stable and growing business with long-term career opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.