MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Probe Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to oversee all controls systems on-site. The ideal candidate will possess recognized electrical qualifications and have experience in manufacturing environments. You will contribute to significant projects while improving capabilities at the facility. Offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, this position promises a supportive work environment.

Benefits

8% Bonus

Private medical

Company pension

Dental and health cover

25 days holiday

Training and progression

Qualifications

• Experienced Controls Engineer with manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of safety circuits is a plus.
• Ability to design electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all controls systems on-site.
• Support factory operations with technical expertise.
• Improve manufacturing capabilities and installations.

Skills

PLC Programming (Siemens)

Electrical qualifications

Robot programming

Comfortable with 440v systems

Education

Recognised electrical qualifications

Job description

Controls Engineer

I’m partnering with a great manufacturing company to help them find a Controls Engineer. My client operates across Europe and are as busy as ever! You will be part of a big maintenance team with great opportunities to grow, develop and progress.

We are looking for a controls engineer to join the team in Horsham who will be in charge of all controls systems on site and be involved with large projects. The right person will be an experienced Controls Engineer with manufacturing experience.

• 8% Bonus
• Private medical
• Company pension.
• Dental and health cover + more
• 25 days holiday + BH.
• Buy and sell holidays.
• Training and progression.
• Days.
• Providing technical support to factory.
• Improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Install new machinery and commission control panels.
• Survey and control electrical drawings and PLC/SACDA backup.
• Recognised electrical qualifications.
• 18th edition.
• Comfortable with 440v systems.
• PLC Programming (Siemens).
• Design Electrical Schematics
• Robot programming
• Knowledge of safety circuits

Please apply to find out more information about the company and role.

This Controls Engineer position is commutable from: Crawley, Dorking, Horsham, Redhill, Southwater, Cranleigh, and surrounding areas.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift (4 on 4 off)

We are looking for a maintenance engineer to work a 4 on 4 off NIGHTS only role. The right person will be mechanically qualified and have experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Dental and health cover + more
• 25 days holiday (pro-rated for shift workers).
• Buy and sell holidays.
• Training and progression.

Maintenance Engineer Duties:

• Nights – 4on 4off.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure plant and equipment are running smoothly.
• Update maintenance logs.
• Contribute to efficiency and reliability.
• Fabrication and welding.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or factory environments.
• Welding and Fabrication experience. (desirable).
• Bearing fitting and alignment.
• Ability to work within a team.

Please apply to find out more information about the company and role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Crawley, Dorking, Horsham, Redhill, Southwater, Cranleigh, and surrounding areas.

Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (4 on 4 off)

We are looking for a maintenance engineer to work a 4 on 4 off DAYS only role. The right person will be mechanically qualified and have experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Dental and health cover + more
• 25 days holiday (pro-rated for shift workers).
• Buy and sell holidays.
• Training and progression.

Maintenance Engineer Duties:

• Days – 4on 4off.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure plant and equipment are running smoothly.
• Update maintenance logs.
• Contribute to efficiency and reliability.
• Fabrication and welding.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or factory environments.
• Welding and Fabrication experience. (desirable).
• Bearing fitting and alignment.
• Ability to work within a team.

Please apply to find out more information about the company and role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Crawley, Dorking, Horsham, Redhill, Southwater, Cranleigh, and surrounding areas.

Multi Skilled Maintenance & Machine Build Engineer – Day Shift

Are you a mechanically or electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, long term position with no night shifts, a varied workload and great work life balance?

Due to an upcoming retirement, we’re looking to add a versatile and experienced Maintenance Engineer to our established team. This is a hands on, all round role where you’ll use your full range of skills from day to day maintenance through to machine building, improvement projects and occasional fabrication work.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary circa £43,000+ (negotiable for the right person)
• Bespoke Days - Monday to Friday
• Secure, long term position in a well established and friendly business
• Company funded pension scheme
• Free on site parking
• Excellent staff retention and a supportive team culture

About the Role:

• Working in a busy engineering environment, you’ll carry out a wide range of tasks including:
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive fault finding and repairs
• Machine building, rebuilds and installation (in house)
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
• This is not just a maintenance job – it’s a varied engineering role where your practical experience and initiative will be fully utilised to help keep the site running efficiently and improve equipment performance over time.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or electrical)
• Broad engineering experience in an industrial setting – such as manufacturing, production, or distribution
• Confident working with motors, drives, HMIs, and basic Plc controls
• Practical hands on skills across fault finding, maintenance, and machinery improvements
• Experience in machine build and/or welding & fabrication would be a strong advantage
• A flexible, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Apply today – flexible start dates and salary discussions available for the right candidate.

Maintenance Technician – Shift

We are looking for a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established shift maintenance team.

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:

• Competitive Base Salary of c£47,000
• Paid Overtime (with an OTE of £60K)
• Company Pension Contributions
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement
• Genuine Opportunities for Funded External Training & Development

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

As a Shift Maintenance Technician, you’ll be working within a small but effective team that has been with us for many years, operating within a well structured maintenance department. You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across our clean and well laid out plant, so experience in supporting plant and equipment is essential.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

As a maintenance technician you must hold formal electrical qualifications and be apprentice trained. You must have proven experience of supporting automated plant, which ideally includes Plc controls and Robots within a manufacturing, process or production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in a company that rarely recruits and offers the security of a stable and consistent working environment, supporting well looked after plant and equipment rarely found in other areas of engineering.

Maintenance Engineer – Shrewsbury (Day Shift)

We are looking for a mechanically biased maintenance engineer / fitter to join a fantastic family-run business near Shrewsbury. My client is well established and has been operating in the area for years.

As a maintenance engineer, you’ll be part of a small team that keeps the plant and equipment running smoothly. This is a day’s only role, so no shifts or call out but plenty of overtime if you want it.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Days only (07:30-16:00)
• 28 Days holiday.
• Company pension.
• Premium OT (x1.5 over 40 hours).
• Training.

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• PPMs.
• Breakdown support.
• Update maintenance logs.
• Machinery upgrades.
• Support with installs.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:

• Welding to a decent standard.
• Heavy engineering experience.
• Previous experience in a maintenance capacity.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics (advantages).
• Engineering qualifications.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Shrewsbury, Ellesmere, Wrexham, Oswestry, and surrounding areas.

Maintenance Engineer – Banbury (Contract)

We’re looking for motivated Maintenance Engineers to join our client on a full-time contract basis, with immediate starts available for an initial 6‑month period. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining plant, equipment, and facilities to ensure production targets are consistently achieved. Your work will directly support uptime, reliability, and safety across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical & electrical faults
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance & improving PM schedules
• Updating and optimising the CMMS system
• Supporting engineering improvements and minimising downtime
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene, food safety, and H&S standards
• Coordinating contractors and supporting factory start‑up & testing

Maintenance Engineer Banbury commutable from: Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire

Maintenance Team Leader

Our long‑standing client, a highly respected organisation known for stability and excellent staff retention, is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineer who enjoys leading from the front and driving continuous improvement.

As Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll oversee a small team of multi‑skilled Engineers, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You will be responsible for coordinating workloads, mentoring team members, and supporting operational departments to minimise downtime and keep equipment running at peak performance.

Maintenance Team Leader Benefits:

• Shift cover premium
• Pension matched up to 10% (20% all in).
• 24 days holiday.
• Cycle to work.
• Discounted products.
• Access to health and dental services.
• X4 death in service.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Training and development (PLC courses etc).

Maintenance Team Leader Duties include:

• Focus on safe working practices.
• Site performance and KPI’s.
• Planned and preventive maintenance logs.
• Assist with breakdowns.
• Driving performance of the engineering team.

Maintenance Team Leader Requirements include:

• Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3 as minimum).
• Electrical qualifications would be a bonus.
• Supervisory experience (Advantageous).
• FMCG experience.
• Knowledge around pneumatics.
• Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous).

This Maintenance Team Leader position is commutable from: Stoke‑on‑Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle‑under‑Lym, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

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