Maintenance Engineer in Newbridge

The Hire Place LLP; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Newbridge. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment, focusing on both mechanical and electrical maintenance with opportunities for career growth. You will be part of a supportive culture, responsible for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of automated production systems.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days +8 holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance support

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Confidence in fault finding across automated lines.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and safety inspections.
• Support installations and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to take your skills into a fast-paced, high-output environment where your technical expertise will truly make an impact?

We re recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy manufacturing site in the Newbridge area. If you're hands-on, mechanically and electrically competent, and thrive on solving complex problems, this could be the opportunity you ve been looking for.

You ll be joining a close-knit engineering team responsible for keeping production running smoothly across a range of automated equipment and plant systems. This includes everything from preventative maintenance to urgent fault-finding and machinery upgrades.

Shift:

The role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern - Monday - Thursday (Days, Nights, and Afternoons), with one compulsory Saturday shift per month and flexibility for occasional weekend support during planned shutdowns.

The Maintenance Engineer role:

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise downtime
• Perform scheduled maintenance, calibrations, and safety inspections
• Support installations and commissioning of new machinery
• Contribute to ongoing reliability and efficiency improvements
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity and part usage
• Ensure safety protocols and engineering standards are upheld at all times

The Successful Maintenance Engineer:

• A strong background in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or process-driven environment
• Confidence in fault finding across PLC-controlled systems and modern automated lines
• Flexibility to work across shifts and cover additional weekend work when needed
• A proactive mindset, keen to get involved in continuous improvement

What s in it for You?

Competitive salary package of between £50,000 - £55,000

Pension scheme & 25 days +8 holiday entitlement

Career development & training opportunities

Supportive team culture within a well-established site

Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance support

If you're looking for a role that offers technical challenge, variety, and the chance to make a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply or get in touch to find out more from a confidential chat.