Maintenance Project Engineer

Technical Network; Telford; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to manage and support maintenance department projects. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,956 and involves hands-on responsibilities along with contractor management. Candidates should have experience in volume manufacturing, strong project management, and engineering skills. Excellent benefits and stability are provided, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Onsite parking

33 days holiday

Canteen facilities

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Competent Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician with experience in a volume manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work (RAMS, Permits to Work).
• Experience with capital equipment upgrades, improvement projects, or new machine installation.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance team through CAPEX projects and process improvements.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Ensure adherence to H&S policies and contractor compliance.

Skills

Production machinery knowledge

Project management

Subcontractor management

Health & Safety compliance

Mechanical/Electrical engineering expertise

Education

Time-served apprentice in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Maintenance & Improvement Projects

This leading, global manufacturing organisation is experiencing sustained growth, offering significant development opportunities for this role and long-term responsibilities.

Salary: £42,956 + benefits (DAYS)

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager, this position manages and supports maintenance department projects, with both hands-on and contractor management responsibilities depending on project scope. The role also provides support to the maintenance facilities team.

• Support maintenance team through CAPEX projects and process improvements
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to deliver first-time-right projects
• Lead maintenance projects to improve plant KPIs (OEE, machine uptime)
• Deliver departmental CAPEX and cost reduction projects
• Develop and implement CAPEX projects alongside the Project Manager
• Ensure adherence to H&S policies, procedures, and targets, including contractor compliance

Experience

The ideal candidate will be a competent Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician with experience in a volume manufacturing or automated environment. This role is suitable for an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking to move away from shift work for better work-life balance.

• Time-served apprentice in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Proven experience with production machinery, plant installation, and broad engineering principles
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work (RAMS, Permits to Work)
• Experience with capital equipment upgrades, improvement projects, or new machine installation
• Project management experience
• Subcontractor management and control experience

The Opportunity

Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent day shift. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals with leadership and project management skills to join a stable and successful organisation with ongoing investment. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including contributory pension, life assurance, onsite parking, 33 days holiday, canteen facilities, bonus scheme, and training opportunities. Contribute to the growth of a modern organisation investing in new machinery and infrastructure.

Application: Apply online or contact Kieran Brookes for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.

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