Maintenance Engineer – Milton Keynes

Wagstaff Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 21 shifts

Rewards platform

Career development

Onsite parking

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Bonus 5%

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site in Milton Keynes. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and provide technical support to keep operations running smoothly.

The role involves Panama 3’s and 2’s shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) with on-site responsibilities, CMMS/PMS usage, and a focus on 5S and continuous improvement. A recognised engineering apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience in maintenance within the manufacturing industry.
• Multiskilled engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis and repair of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Preventive maintenance and CMMS entry.
• Provide technical support and source parts from OEMs.
• Lead investigations using root cause methods.
• Collaborate with technicians and operators.
• Drive continuous improvement and long-term solutions.
• Utilise PMS to prioritise tasks and analyze root causes.
• Support 5S initiatives for organised workplaces.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Technical support

Root cause analysis

Collaboration

5S

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

PMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Milton Keynes

Salary: £57,000 – £58,000
Shifts: Panama 3’s & 2’s (Days & Nights | 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Join a company that invests in you!

We’re looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients high-performing team in Milton Keynes. If you’re passionate about keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer:

• Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Identify, test, and repair mechanical/electrical equipment to maintain efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Monitor equipment and input findings into CMMS for proactive care.
• Technical Support: Liaise with OEMs and suppliers to troubleshoot and source parts.
• Problem Solving: Lead investigations using 5WHY and RCA techniques.
• Collaboration: Work closely with First Line Response Technicians and operators.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend long-term solutions and raise lifecycle concerns.
• System Utilisation: Use PMS to prioritise tasks and support root cause analysis.
• Workplace Organisation: Contribute to 5S initiatives for tidy, efficient workspaces.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in maintenance within the manufacturing industry
• Multiskilled engineering experience

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance (21 Shifts)
• Rewards platform
• Long-term career development with defined pathways
• Onsite car park
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 5% annual bonus (based on company performance)

Code: INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £56000 – £58000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire