Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

The Hire Place LLP; Bradwell CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the efficient operation of their production machinery. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical knowledge and electrical fault-finding skills, with proven experience in a manufacturing setting. This role offers ongoing training, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Medicash Scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Apprenticeship trained is ideal.
• Flexible and team-oriented with a proactive attitude to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Mechanical work including conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes.
• Electrical fault-finding on 3-phase systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and control panels.
• Working within a small, skilled team across a range of automated production machinery.
• Recording all maintenance activities using the CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical fault-finding

Proactive maintenance attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering

Job description

Are you a Mechanically biased, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to work for a leading name in the manufacturing sector? Do you have strong fault‑finding skills and experience maintaining industrial machinery in a fast‑paced production environment?

We are working with a highly respected manufacturer based in Milton Keynes who are investing heavily in their engineering team. Due to growth and investment in new equipment, they're now seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their site.

The Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Mechanical work including conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes
• Electrical fault‑finding on 3‑phase systems, PLC‑controlled machinery, and control panels
• Working within a small, skilled team across a range of automated production machinery
• Recording all maintenance activities using the CMMS

The Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering or similar (Apprenticeship trained ideal)
• Proven experience as a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Excellent Mechanical knowledge with capable Electrical fault‑finding skills
• Flexible and team‑oriented with a proactive attitude to maintenance

Shift:

6 am – 2 pm (1 week)
2 pm – 10 pm (1 week)

What’s in it for you?

• Secure, growing manufacturer with a strong reputation in the market
• Ongoing training, development, and potential for internal progression
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Medicash Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Apply Now: If you’re a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with manufacturing experience, we want to hear from you! Click ‘Apply Now’ or call us directly for a confidential chat.