Site Maintenance Engineer

Bodycote; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 20%

Competitive salary

Company pension

Health & wellbeing

Training & development

Career progression

Diverse tech exposure

Impact on site

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Bodycote in Chard is seeking a hands-on Site Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability, safety, and performance of site equipment and infrastructure. You will tackle complex faults, lead improvement projects, and support installations, working closely with production teams and contractors.

This role requires proactive, independent work ethic, strong fault finding, and good communication within a manufacturing environment. A long-term opportunity with training and development awaits.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification with mechanical understanding.
• Hands‑on engineering and maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills.
• Experience supporting engineering projects and coordinating contractors.
• Proactive, self-motivated; able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a team‑focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn, improve, and contribute to site success.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site facilities.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Supporting site improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and installations.
• Managing and coordinating external contractors when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Mechanical understanding

Fault finding

Independent work

Team communication

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Electrical qualification with mechanical understanding

Job description

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we're more than the world's leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We're a business powered by people, innovation, and expertise.

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we're more than the world's leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We're a business powered by people, innovation, and expertise.

With operations across the globe, we combine cutting-edge technology with a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. Our employees play a vital role in helping customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and general industrial sectors improve the performance and reliability of their products.

Sustainability is at the heart of our future. Through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing investment, we're reducing our environmental impact while continuing to deliver world-class engineering solutions. Join us and be part of a business where your skills, ideas, and ambition can make a real difference.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on, multi-skilled engineer to join our Chard team in a role that offers variety, autonomy, and real responsibility.

As Site Maintenance Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of a wide range of specialist equipment and site infrastructure. No two days are the same. You'll tackle complex fault finding challenges, lead improvement initiatives, support engineering projects, and play a key role in driving operational excellence.

You'll work closely with production teams, contractors, and fellow engineers to deliver planned and reactive maintenance while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and site performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and seeing the direct impact of their work on a busy manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment and site facilities
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Supporting site improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and installations
• Managing and coordinating external contractors when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence

What We're Looking For

• Electrical qualification with a mechanical understanding
• Hands‑on engineering and maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills
• Experience supporting engineering projects and coordinating contractors
• A proactive, self motivated approach with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a team focused attitude
• A desire to continuously learn, improve, and contribute to site success

Why Join Bodycote?

At Bodycote, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career within a global organisation that values technical expertise and invests in its people.

What's In It For You?

• 20% Shift Allowance
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
• Clear Career Progression within a Global Engineering Leader
• Exposure to Diverse Technologies, Equipment, and Projects
• Opportunity to Make a Real Impact on Site Reliability and Performance
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
• Be Part of an Ambitious Business Driving Innovation and Sustainability

Location & Shift Pattern

Chard

Rotating Shifts

• 06:00 to 14:00
• 14:00 to 22:00

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.