Maintenance Engineer - Days

Synergi Recruitment; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve the reliability of production machinery. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring all work complies with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers stability, career development, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Skilled across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days only
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45K

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing business in the Midlands. The role involves maintaining and improving the reliability of production machinery, reducing downtime, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting performance through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production and utility equipment
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards
• Supporting installations, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset data

About You

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment
• Skilled across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Able to work well under pressure and within a team
• IT literate and confident using maintenance systems

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification (HNC desirable)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer offering stability, career development, and a supportive team environment.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, Synergi Search & Select specialise in placing Engineers and Technical Professionals across the UK manufacturing sector. Get in touch to find out how we can support your next career move.