Maintenance Engineer - £61,000

Proactive Global; Caddington; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer in Houghton Regis is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer. This permanent role involves planned maintenance and resolving breakdowns in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a recognized qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have experience with production machinery. The company offers a supportive culture, stability, and opportunities for training and career development. Salary for this role is £61,000, and operational hours are Sunday to Thursday from 10pm to 6am.

Benefits

Opportunities for training

Career development

Stable working environment

Friendly company culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing/production.
• Practical hands-on experience with machinery on production lines.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment.
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair.
• Using initiative to resolve issues quickly and minimise downtime.
• Adhering to site health & safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Maintenance Engineering experience

Hands-on experience with production machinery

Education

Recognised qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Houghton Regis (Bedfordshire)

Hours: Sunday to Thurs 10pm to 6am

Salary: £61,000

Sector: Manufacturing / Production Machinery

Type: Permanent

We are seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer to join an international manufacturer based in Houghton Regis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where staff enjoy long careers, career progression, and continuous skills development.

The role is open to both mechanical bias and electrical bias engineers, but you must have proven experience maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
• Attending breakdowns in a fast‑paced production environment
• Hands‑on electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair
• Using initiative to resolve issues quickly and minimise downtime
• Adhering to site health & safety requirements

Desired Skills & Experience

• Recognised qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven track record as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing/production
• Practical hands‑on experience with machinery on production lines
• Full rights to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Friendly, supportive company culture where engineers enjoy working
• Consistent shift and good money
• Opportunities for training, career development, and internal promotion
• Stability of working with a leading international manufacturer
• Commutable from Luton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Watford, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Borehamwood, Watford and other parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

How to apply for the Maintenance Engineer role

For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon or email.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.