MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Probe Technical Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance across the UK. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems, supporting continuous improvement, and requires strong electrical qualifications. Benefits include a company car, enhanced pension, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Company car provided

Enhanced Pension

Overtime and on-call payments

Sick pay

Life assurance (x4)

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualifications required.
• Experience in manufacturing or factory environments essential.
• Able to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding

Electrical knowledge

Education

Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ)

Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3)

Job description

• Location: Uk Travel – Home based

Are you a hands‑on engineer looking for a stable, rewarding career with a market leader in waste management equipment? This is a permanent opportunity due to expansion within the business, as a field service engineer you will be covering the UK.

• Company car provided
• Enhanced Pension
• Overtime and on‑call payments
• Diagnose, repair, install and maintain waste balers, compactors and related equipment
• Deliver excellent technical support to clients across the UK
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Log all job updates, photos and videos in real‑time via your tablet
• Provide basic user training and support for customers

Field Service Engineers whether you’re based in the North West, North East or around the M25, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Megan at Probe Technical recruitment for more info.

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

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Are you a mechanically minded Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, days‑based role within a clean, well‑invested manufacturing facility?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a long‑established manufacturer producing specialist engineered materials for global markets. The site is modern, well‑equipped, and offers a varied workload maintaining both traditional and automated plant machinery.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• OT when required.
• Sick pay.
• Life assurance (x4).
• 25 days + BH.
• 5 flexible days (purchase or sell).
• Cycle to work.
• Free EV charging.
• Health Medical Access.

Maintenance Engineer Duties:

• Days. (Flexi)
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across production lines.
• Work on pumps, gearboxes, furnaces, presses and other bespoke process machinery.
• Collaborate with the electrical team to minimise downtime and maintain safety standards.
• Contribute to site upgrades, installations and machinery improvement projects.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• Recognised electrical qualifications.
• Time‑served or qualified Mechanical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills on mechanical systems.
• Confident working to planned maintenance schedules and responding to breakdowns.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and general fabrication/welding advantageous.

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

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, Rochdale, Oldham, Bolton, and surrounding areas.

I am working exclusively with a fantastic organisation who are currently looking for an electrically biassed Maintenance Engineer. My client is a UK‑based manufacturer that manufacture solutions used in commercial, healthcare, retail and other large‑scale buildings.

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to work a straight day’s role that is packed with great benefits. If you are looking for a secure role, no shifts and a company that looks after their staff, please apply for more information.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• 26 days holiday + BH.
• Birthday off.
• Life Assurance and Death in service.
• Enhanced pension.
• Occupational Health.
• Free Parking.
• Employee Benefits Platform (Highstreet discounts, Cycle to work etc.).

Maintenance Engineer Duties:

• Days (08:00 – 16:45)
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks and checks.
• Attend breakdowns.
• Update maintenance logs.
• Assist with machinery efficiency.
• Be flexible and adaptable to situations.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• Electrical qualifications is essential.
• NVQ Level 3, HNC or recognised engineering qualifications.
• Wiring regs (advantageous).
• PLC experience.
• Manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Facilities maintenance (advantageous).
• Experience in manufacturing or factory environments.
• 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: Manchester, Wigan, Bolton, Warrington, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am-16:00pm and Friday 7:30am-15:00pm
Salary: £48,961
Location: Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale

We’re looking for a skilled and self‑motivated Maintenance Electrician to join a multi‑site engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice‑trained electrician with strong maintenance and installation experience. As a maintenance electrician you will be supporting production and driving improvements, working day shifts with occasional callout and overtime.

• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Pension

Responsibilities:

• Responding to issues and breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Carrying out routine testing and inspections of electrical systems and portable equipment
• Using preventative maintenance systems to reduce unplanned breakdowns
• Assisting the Engineering Manager with ongoing and new projects
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes
• Maintaining safe working practices in line with Health & Safety procedures

Requirements:

• Relevant electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC drives
• Ability to work on PLC systems preferred
• Willingness to cover overtime, shutdown work, and call‑outs when required
• Some mechanical experience would be beneficial

Maintenance Electricians Apply now with your CV or contact Megan at Probe Technical recruitment for more info.

We are looking for a mechanically bias maintenance engineer for one of our long‑standing clients based near Wigan. My client is a global manufacturer and have been operating in the area for over 100 years.

An exciting opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join this great company on their 4‑shift rota. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation on all production equipment, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of the manufacturing process.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• OT at premium rates.
• Training and Progression.
• 33 Days holiday including BH.
• Secure car park.
• Pension.

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Monday – Friday. (8am – 4pm / 6am – 2pm / 10pm – 6am / 2pm – 10pm) – 4‑week rotation.
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement solutions to enhance equipment reliability.
• Work safely and in compliance with industry standards and health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to optimise plant performance.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:

• Recognised Engineering Qualifications.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Manchester, Wigan, Bolton, Warrington, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Blackburn and surrounding areas.

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).

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.

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

We are a leading manufacturing organisation known for its cutting edge technology and commitment to excellence and are dedicated to delivering high quality product to our customers worldwide.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Weekend shift team and contribute to our legacy of success.

Join our distinguished engineering organisation known for its stability, innovation and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record, we take pride in nurturing a supportive work environment.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our plant and equipment.

Benefits of a Maintenance Technician:

• Base Salary of c£50,000
• Exceptional Company Pension
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement
• Regular Paid Overtime
• Annual Bonus
• Car Option

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular maintenance, inspections and repairs on advanced automated plant and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues to determine appropriate solutions, which will extend to supporting Plc Controls and / or Robots.
• Collaborate with other shift team members to address urgent maintenance requirements and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work done, parts used, and time spent.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company standards at all times.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

• Electrical qualifications to City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 standard.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship programme.
• Proven experience in undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment within a manufacturing or production environment that has included Plc controls and robot technology.

If you are a dedicated Maintenance Technician with a passion for electrical maintenance and you thrive in a weekend shift working environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team of skilled professionals who take pride in maintaining our organisations exceptional standards.

This role is commutable from Atherstone, Coleshill, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield & Tamworth

A massive opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a global company based in Kidderminster. With an annual turnover of £3.5 billion my client is the world market leader in its sector. They have over 200 plants worldwide in over 30 different countries, including 16 in the UK.

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their 4 on / 4 off continental shift at one of their biggest UK sites. Loaded with benefits and a great salary package, if this job sounds appealing to you, please read on.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Health and wellbeing.
• Life assurance.
• Training and progression.

Maintenance Engineer Duties:

• Continentals (4 on / 4 off).
• Carrying out essential maintenance to plant and equipment.
• Attend breakdowns.
• Keeping CMMs up to date.
• Keeping downtime to a minimum.
• Involved with project work.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience.
• Mig and Arc welding.
• Experienced maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Heavy engineering experience (advantageous).

This is a huge opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer so please apply to find out more details.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Dudley, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.

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.