Maintenance & Facilities Engineer

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools; Fradley; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool manufacturer in Fradley seeks a Maintenance & Facilities Engineer to take ownership of site maintenance and facilities. The role requires 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and a HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering. The company offers a competitive salary of £45,000, a strong benefits package including private medical insurance, and an opportunity to work in an evolving environment. Initial training will take place in Wokingham.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra paid day off on birthday

Company pension with 5% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Health Cashback Plan

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee referral scheme

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Maintenance Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, ideally with CNC machinery.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including automation and digitisation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Proactive maintenance

Clear communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance & Facilities Engineer

Location: Fradley, Staffordshire (after initial training in Wokingham)

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full Time - Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for designing high-performance solutions for machining challenging materials such as stainless steel and titanium. We support industries including aerospace, medical, power generation, and motorsports by solving complex manufacturing challenges and improving process efficiency. We're entering an exciting phase of growth, relocating to the Midlands to bring Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling together under one roof - creating Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you'll take ownership of site maintenance and facilities, ensuring manufacturing equipment and building services operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving preventative maintenance, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing plant and equipment to minimise downtime
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance schedules in line with compliance requirements
• Maintain equipment documentation and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, digitisation, and monitoring systems
• Manage spare parts, suppliers, and maintenance contractors
• Oversee day-to-day building and facilities maintenance, including utilities and environmental services
• Act as the primary contact for facilities issues, including out-of-hours support when required

What We're Looking For

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering
• 5 years experience as a Maintenance Engineer, or similar within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills, ideally with CNC machinery
• Hands‑on, proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements
• Clear communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams and external contractors

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, an extra paid day off on your birthday, company pension with 5% employer contribution, private medical insurance (after 12 months), Health Cashback Plan, Group Life Assurance and Income Protection, employee referral scheme, regular social activities and more

Initial training will take place at our Wokingham site and will continue until mid‑April, with all accommodation and travel expenses covered by the company. Following this period, the role will be permanently based at our new facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, with need for some flexibility as and when required.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please hit apply to submit your details to us.

Candidates with experience of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Repairs Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrician, Facilities Maintenance, Machinery Repair Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electronic Engineer, Engineering Technician, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Servicing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer will also be considered for this role.