Maintenance Engineer - Mon-Fri- DAYS £46,000

Proactive Global; Caddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Caddington, UK, to handle preventive maintenance and address breakdowns in production machinery. Ideal candidates will have a recognized qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with proven manufacturing experience. This role offers daytime shifts from Monday to Friday, promoting excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career development within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Friendly and supportive company culture

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing.
• Full rights to work in the UK.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Attend breakdowns and conduct repairs swiftly.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Proven track record in manufacturing

Hands-on experience with production machinery

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Houghton Regis (Bedfordshire)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm

Sector: Manufacturing / Production Machinery

Type: Permanent, Days

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.

Maintenance Engineer Duties

• 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
• Monday‑Friday day shifts only (6am‑2pm) - excellent work‑life balance
• 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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.