Paint Plant Maintenance Engineer – Automotive

Michael Page

Warrington

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 73,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme
23 days holiday
Contingent shift pattern

Job summary

Michael Page in Warrington is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the paint department. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, fault finding, and reducing downtime across automated painting lines and related utilities.

You will plan preventive maintenance, supervise external contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards. A strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance, HNC or equivalent, and experience in automotive

Qualifications

  • Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.
  • Maintain painting equipment (e.g. paint atomizer).
  • Support paint process technicians during daily checks and downtime.
  • Lead 8D investigations and implement long-term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Supervise external cleaning, maintenance and repair contractors.

Responsibilities

  • Plan preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.
  • Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g. paint atomizer).
  • Support paint process technicians when needed in daily checks and other tasks.
  • Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and impact on product quality.
  • Repair paint line and auxiliaries during downtime.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and reducing downtime.

Skills

Paint process knowledge
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Safety awareness

Education

HNC Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Robotics

Job description

Michael Page in Warrington is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the paint department. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, fault finding, and reducing downtime across automated painting lines and related utilities.

You will plan preventive maintenance, supervise external contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards. A strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance, HNC or equivalent, and experience in automotive

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