Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme

Pension up to 20% (10% matched)

Premium overtime opportunities

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a days-only role at a site near Northwich, offering stability and strong earning potential. You'll deliver proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant, with focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

You'll have an apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines, NVQ Level 3, and City & Guilds Level 3/BTEC Level 3. The role includes a pension up to 20% and private healthcare, plus premium overtime and a

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrotechnical, Electrical Maintenance or related discipline.
• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering.
• Strong background in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plant-wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance.
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team.
• Fault-find and repair key mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world‑class manufacturing standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

This Monday to Friday days only role offers real stability, strong job security, and the chance to enjoy your evenings and weekends exactly how you choose, supporting a genuinely healthy work life balance. You'll benefit from premium overtime opportunities and a market-leading benefits package, including an impressive 10% pension match.

Based at a fully invested manufacturing site near Northwich, you'll be joining a team that believes in helping people grow. With accredited training, ongoing upskilling, and clear pathways for progression, this position offers long‑term stability, standout benefits, and exceptional earning potential in a supportive environment.

What's on offer for you as Maintenance Engineer

Basic Salary: £43,000 - 44,000 + bonus + premium overtime (x1.5, x2)

• Training & Development: Commitment to a focused training and development programme, including electrical cross-skilling for those who want it, leadership training and opportunities, specialist hydraulics training, continuous improvement training, etc. If it helps you progress as an engineer, they will support it where possible
• Pension up to 20% (10% matched)
• Private healthcare scheme
• Prime site location near to the Winsford area with excellent transport links from surrounding areas
• Days only Monday to Friday working hours

Role & Responsibilities as Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver plant-wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team
• Fault-find and repair key mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world‑class manufacturing standards

What do you require to apply as Maintenance Engineer

• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrotechnical, Electrical Maintenance or related discipline
• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 (or higher) with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• Strong background in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance within manufacturing