Production Maintenance Engineer

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing company in Telford. This role requires expertise in maintaining and repairing onsite machinery, conducting preventative maintenance, and responding promptly to machine breakdowns. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, with a Level 3 equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. A competitive salary of up to £47,000 per annum is offered, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience responding to machinery and plant breakdowns and faults.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Proven track record of completing reactive and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair onsite machinery to ensure efficiency.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Previous experience within a similar maintenance role

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems

Experience with PLCs and automation

Education

Level 3 equivalent or above in mechanical or electrical discipline

Job description

Prince are supporting a manufacturing company based in Telford who are looking to recruit an experienced manufacturing Maintenance Engineer on a 4 on 4 off (days/nights) shift pattern. You will be responsible for responding to machinery and plant breakdowns and faults, carrying out root cause analysis and troubleshooting, and completing reactive and preventative maintenance activities to ensure machine efficiency and timely repairs.

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain and repair onsite machinery to ensure efficiency
• Respond to machine breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance
• Conduct root cause analysis and diagnostics on machine faults
• Ensure all maintenance records are kept up to date and logged currently
• Support with developing preventative maintenance programs
• Support with continuous improvement activities onsite
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a similar maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Experience with PLCs and automation will be beneficial
• Level 3 equivalent or above in either a mechanical or electrical discipline
• This role would suit someone who has previously worked as an Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Multiskilled Engineer / Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician / Multiskilled Technician / Mechanical Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The application process:

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

Competitive
Ref AA26787
First advertised: Tuesday, 9th Dec 2025

up to £47,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Ref AA26778
First advertised: Monday, 8th Dec 2025

£28,000 – £45,000 per annum (Depending on Overtime and travel)
Ref AA26785
First advertised: Friday, 5th Dec 2025