Maintenance Engineers want to work a 4 day working week with NO WEEKENDS?

Due to increased orders, and a change in shift pattern this aerospace manufacturing business in Leicester is on the lookout for two maintenance engineers to enhance the current team. You will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance of a wide variety of CNC machines, tooling and robot cells, no two days are the same, If you are an engineer that likes to be challenged, and learn new skills then this is the role for you. In return you'll be working for a company that values its employee's and offers secure employment. 

The role as a maintenance engineer

• Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency
• Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules
• Work on continuous improvement projects
• Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team
• Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies

Skills and Qualifications required in this Maintenance engineers role

• Apprentice trained or a minimum of a level 3 Engineering Qualification
• Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc)
• Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Desirable:
• 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)

The Benefits of this Maintenance Engineers position

• Rotating 3-shift pattern: 4DAY WORKING WEEK! 
• AM Shift: Tues –Fri 06:00 - 15:30
• PM Shift: Mon–Thurs 12:30 - 22:00
• Night Shift: Mon–Thurs 21:00-06:00
• £48,300 salary with the opportunity to increase this to £50,200 within 12 months
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Generous overtime opportunities 1.5x - 2 
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee & store discounts
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

If you feel this Maintenance Engineers role is right for you Please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment.

Please note this cilent is unable to offer sponsorship, you will require full rights to work in the UK
 
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We are working with a well-established manufacturing business operating within the plastics and blow moulding sector, supplying high-quality plastic packaging and moulded products into a range of industrial markets. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, service and manufacturing capability, and is currently investing in both its facilities and engineering team to support continued growth.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive engineering team, working alongside the existing engineer to strengthen maintenance coverage and support the next phase of site development. With planned expansion across both the premises and engineering function, this is an excellent time to join a business where you can genuinely make an impact.

This role would suit a hands-on Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, improving machinery performance and being part of a close-knit team. The business is open to engineers at different stages of their career and places strong value on attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a long-term engineering role.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across blow moulding and plastics manufacturing equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime

• Support continuous improvement of plant reliability and engineering standards

• Work closely with the existing engineer to strengthen engineering support across the site

• Assist with machinery upgrades, modifications and future expansion projects

• Support production teams to maximise plant uptime and operational efficiency

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and to a high standard

• Participate in out-of-hours engineering support where required

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Multi-skilled engineer with a balanced mechanical and electrical background, stronger electrical capability preferred

• Level 3 engineering qualification preferred, although Level 2 engineers with the right attitude will be considered

• Experience within manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments

• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems

• Experience within plastics, packaging or blow moulding manufacturing advantageous

• Positive attitude, proactive approach and willingness to develop

• Ability to work independently and within a small engineering team

Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Monday to Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00 Friday: 06:00 – 14:00

• Initial training period on days before moving onto afternoons

• 22 days holiday +Bank holidays

• Optional Christmas shutdown

• Supportive and close-knit engineering team

• Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

• Opportunity to join during a period of expansion and investment

• Potential Saturday call-out support

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Rebecca Prince or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

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We are working with a leading UK pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare logistics business operating a highly automated distribution environment supporting the national healthcare supply chain. The site is a fast-paced, highly regulated operation where automation uptime, facilities reliability and engineering leadership are critical to business performance.

This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join a well-established automated distribution site, taking ownership of the engineering function across automation, facilities, compliance and engineering team development. The site operates advanced automated warehouse systems including Knapp, Peem and Schaefer technologies, alongside specialist plant and facilities infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring the engineering function delivers maximum equipment reliability, strong preventative maintenance performance and continuous improvement across the site. You will lead, coach and develop the engineering team while working closely with operations, transport and senior leadership.

This role would suit an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer or Engineering Supervisor from a logistics, automated warehousing, FMCG or highly automated manufacturing background, who enjoys balancing technical leadership with hands-on engineering involvement.

Responsibilities of an Engineering Manager:

• Lead and support the site engineering team in a hands-on engineering capacity where required

• Drive engineering performance across automation systems, materials handling equipment and facilities infrastructure

• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are effective, delivered and continuously improved

• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvement activity to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance

• Ensure full utilisation and compliance of the CMMS system for maintenance planning and reporting

• Manage engineering KPIs, analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Oversee maintenance and contractor management for specialist plant including HVAC, generators, sprinkler systems and facilities infrastructure

• Ensure strong contractor management in line with HSE legislation and internal compliance standards

• Support facilities maintenance, CAPEX projects and site infrastructure improvements

• Lead team development through coaching, succession planning and structured training plans

• Provide engineering support outside normal hours where required

• Work closely with Operations, Transport and Site Leadership to support site performance and service delivery

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and Good Distribution Practice standards

Skills & Qualifications of an Engineering Manager:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship

• HNC in an engineering discipline (essential)

• Strong engineering leadership and team development experience

• Experience managing maintenance teams within automated or fast-paced operational environments

• CMMS experience essential

• Project management experience

• Strong understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability and continuous improvement

• Experience with automation systems and materials handling equipment desirable

• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification desirable

• Lean manufacturing or maintenance strategy experience advantageous

• Degree in Engineering (desirable)

Benefits of an Engineering Manager:

• Basic salary £55,000 with Car allowance of £400 PCM 

• Leadership role within a highly automated national operation

• Opportunity to shape engineering performance and site reliability strategy

• Exposure to advanced warehouse automation technologies

• Long-term career progression within a major healthcare supply chain business

• Structured leadership and engineering development opportunities

• Stable role within a critical national infrastructure environment

If you feel this Engineering Manager role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship; you will require full rights to work in the UK.

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Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

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We are working with a leading heavy industrial manufacturing business operating within the advanced materials and glass production sector, supplying high-performance products into construction, automotive and specialist engineering markets. The site is a large-scale, highly automated production facility with a strong engineering presence and significant investment in plant reliability and continuous improvement.

The engineering team consists of around 50 engineers working across both rotating shift patterns and weekday day shifts. The structure is highly developed, with clear separation between mechanical and electrical responsibilities, allowing engineers to specialise and develop deep technical expertise.

We are currently recruiting for Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join the weekday days team, focusing purely on electrical breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement activities across a wide range of automated and process equipment.

This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who wants to work in a structured, high-skill industrial environment, with access to experienced engineers, modern automation systems and strong long-term career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on automated and process manufacturing equipment
• Respond to electrical breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, process control systems and automation equipment
• Work with temperature control, stacking systems and production machinery
• Support modifications and improvements to plant and equipment
• Carry out root cause analysis and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to improve reliability

Skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA and HMI systems
• Understanding of automated production or heavy industrial equipment (desirable)
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a structured engineering team environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Days-based role: Monday to Friday, 07:45 – 16:00
• Salary: £48,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days with service)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Annual bonus scheme (performance dependent, not guaranteed)
• Free onsite parking
• Strong engineering structure with experienced colleagues to learn from
• Long-term progression opportunities within a large industrial site

If you feel this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince Or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Location; Birmingham

We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing business operating within a high-precision automated production environment, supplying components into demanding industrial sectors. The site operates a highly automated manufacturing facility where engineering reliability, uptime and continuous improvement are central to operational success.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team supporting a fast-paced production environment. You will be responsible for maintaining advanced CNC machinery, automation systems and robotic equipment, ensuring maximum uptime through a proactive maintenance approach.

The engineering function plays a key role in site performance, with strong focus on preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, reliability engineering and future project work. This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys technically challenging environments where no two days are the same.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from an automotive, CNC machining, advanced manufacturing or highly automated production background, who enjoys fault finding, automation and working on complex machinery.

responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across CNC machinery, robotics and automated production equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC faults with minimal impact to production

• Support machine efficiency and uptime targets through proactive maintenance activity

• Use the CMMS system effectively to manage maintenance tasks, records and planned maintenance schedules

• Carry out PLC fault finding and basic program modifications where required

• Support TPM and preventative maintenance strategy development for new and existing equipment

• Identify critical spare parts requirements and support maintenance planning improvements

• Represent the maintenance team in continuous improvement and future capital project work

• Drive better and more efficient maintenance practices across the engineering function

• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, accurately and within agreed timescales

skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• Apprentice-trained engineer

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering

• ONC / HNC in Engineering (or working towards) desirable

• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background within manufacturing

• Experience working on CNC machinery and machine tool maintenance

• Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens and Mitsubishi control systems

• PLC fault finding capability with basic program change experience

• Experience with robotic systems such as Kuka, Fanuc or Motoman desirable

• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• CMMS experience and computer literacy essential

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Monday to Friday shift pattern

• 2 shift rotation:

  • 06:00 – 13:30

  • 13:00 – 21:00

  • Early finish on Fridays

• Basic salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience

• £3,000 shift uplift

• Overtime paid

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to work on advanced CNC, robotics and automation systems

• Exposure to future projects and site investment

• Structured engineering team with strong technical support

• Genuine long-term progression opportunities

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Price or Keeley Mobly at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a highly established aerospace manufacturing business supplying precision-engineered components into global aviation and advanced engineering markets. The site is a high-spec, fast-paced production environment operating a range of advanced CNC machinery, robotic cells, and automated manufacturing systems.

Due to continued growth and increased order demand, the business is expanding its engineering team across multiple shifts. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same and where continuous improvement and engineering development are actively encouraged.

You will be working across a variety of shift patterns including weekday rotation and dedicated weekend coverage, supporting a modern manufacturing facility that values both proactive engineering and rapid breakdown response.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a technical, precision-led environment, particularly those who want exposure to CNC machinery, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems while developing new skills within a secure and structured business.

🔧 Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Respond quickly and effectively to machine breakdowns and production issues

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across CNC machines, robot cells and site equipment

• Support the development and improvement of maintenance schedules and reliability plans

• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Support continuous improvement and engineering development projects

• Work collaboratively within shift teams to maintain production output

• Liaise with contractors and external engineers while ensuring site compliance standards

• Support health & safety and site improvement initiatives

🧠 Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Strong experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain or Fanuc controls)

• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Understanding of drives, motors and automated production systems

• Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team

Desirable:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• Mechanical rebuild experience (bearings, spindles, assemblies)

🎯 Shift Pattern & Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:

Shift Patterns Available:

• Weekday rotation (3-shift pattern Monday–Friday):

  • Earlies: 05:45 – 13:45

  • Lates: 13:45 – 21:45

  • Nights: 21:45 – 05:45

• Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday (05:45 – 17:45)

• Weekend Nights: Friday–Sunday (18:00 – 06:00)

Salary & Earnings:

• Basic salary: £38,000 – £42,000

• Weekday shift premium: up to 21% (c. £45,980 – £50,820)

• Weekend day shift premium: up to 23% (c. £46,740 – £51,660)

• Weekend night shift premium: up to 40% (c. £53,200 – £58,800)

Additional Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus scheme

• Generous overtime opportunities

• Company pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discounts and retail savings

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Company sick pay scheme

• Secure long-term employment within a global aerospace supply chain

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer opportunity is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information.

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship; you will require full rights to work in the UK.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers!

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. If you require any additional assistance with applying for this role, please contact the team.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a leading UK pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare logistics business operating a highly automated distribution environment supporting the national healthcare supply chain. The site is a fast-paced, highly regulated operation where automation uptime, facilities reliability and engineering leadership are critical to business performance.

This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join a well-established automated distribution site, taking ownership of the engineering function across automation, facilities, compliance and engineering team development. The site operates advanced automated warehouse systems including Knapp, Peem and Schaefer technologies, alongside specialist plant and facilities infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring the engineering function delivers maximum equipment reliability, strong preventative maintenance performance and continuous improvement across the site. You will lead, coach and develop the engineering team while working closely with operations, transport and senior leadership.

This role would suit an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer or Engineering Supervisor from a logistics, automated warehousing, FMCG or highly automated manufacturing background, who enjoys balancing technical leadership with hands-on engineering involvement.

responsibilities of an engineering manager:

• Lead and support the site engineering team in a hands-on engineering capacity where required

• Drive engineering performance across automation systems, materials handling equipment and facilities infrastructure

• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are effective, delivered and continuously improved

• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvement activity to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance

• Ensure full utilisation and compliance of the CMMS system for maintenance planning and reporting

• Manage engineering KPIs, analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Oversee maintenance and contractor management for specialist plant including HVAC, generators, sprinkler systems and facilities infrastructure

• Ensure strong contractor management in line with HSE legislation and internal compliance standards

• Support facilities maintenance, CAPEX projects and site infrastructure improvements

• Lead team development through coaching, succession planning and structured training plans

• Provide engineering support outside normal hours where required

• Work closely with Operations, Transport and Site Leadership to support site performance and service delivery

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and Good Distribution Practice standards

skills & qualifications of an engineering manager:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship

• HNC in an engineering discipline (essential)

• Strong engineering leadership and team development experience

• Experience managing maintenance teams within automated or fast-paced operational environments

• CMMS experience essential

• Project management experience

• Strong understanding of maintenance strategy, reliability and continuous improvement

• Experience with automation systems and materials handling equipment desirable

• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification desirable

• Lean manufacturing or maintenance strategy experience advantageous

• Degree in Engineering (desirable)

benefits of an engineering manager:

• Basic salary £55,000 with Car allowance of £400 PCM 

• Leadership role within a highly automated national operation

• Opportunity to shape engineering performance and site reliability strategy

• Exposure to advanced warehouse automation technologies

• Long-term career progression within a major healthcare supply chain business

• Structured leadership and engineering development opportunities

• Stable role within a critical national infrastructure environment

If you feel this Engineering Manager role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship; you will require full rights to work in the UK.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a leading UK food manufacturing business operating within the high-volume poultry processing sector, supplying major retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The site is a large-scale, fast-paced food production environment where engineering reliability, food safety and operational efficiency are critical to daily performance. (2sfg.com)

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team supporting a high-volume automated food manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving production and processing equipment, ensuring maximum uptime in a demanding FMCG environment.

The engineering function plays a key role in site performance, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement and operational reliability. This is an ideal opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a fast-paced manufacturing environment with long-term career progression opportunities within a major food manufacturing group.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from a food manufacturing, FMCG or high-speed production background, who enjoys hands-on problem solving, proactive maintenance and working within a structured engineering team.

responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and processing equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime

• Work on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, drives, sensors, pneumatics and automated production systems

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant performance

• Carry out root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures

• Support planned shutdowns, upgrades and engineering improvement projects

• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems

• Ensure all maintenance activity is completed safely and in line with food manufacturing compliance standards

• Work closely with production teams to maintain site efficiency and operational performance

skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)

• Apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer preferred

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, poultry processing or fast-paced production environments

• Experience working with automated production equipment

• PLC fault-finding experience advantageous

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based engineering team

benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Shift-based engineering role within a major UK food manufacturing business

• Strong internal progression and career development opportunities

• Training and ongoing engineering development

• Long-term career stability within a large multi-site manufacturing group

• Employee wellbeing and support benefits

• Structured engineering environment with strong team support

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at  Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a leading global food manufacturing business operating within a high-volume FMCG production environment, supplying some of the UK’s best-known snack brands. The site is a highly automated manufacturing facility with a strong focus on operational excellence, engineering reliability and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team working a continental 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights). You will be responsible for maintaining and improving high-speed production and packaging equipment, ensuring maximum uptime in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment.

The engineering team plays a critical role in plant performance, with a proactive maintenance culture focused on reliability, root cause analysis and continuous improvement rather than purely reactive maintenance. The business also offers strong investment in employee wellbeing, development and long-term progression.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from a food manufacturing, FMCG or high-speed automated production environment, who enjoys fault finding, continuous improvement and working within a structured engineering culture.

responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime

• Support continuous improvement activities using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis investigations to eliminate repeat failures

• Carry out pre- and post-maintenance quality checks to ensure equipment performance

• Support lubrication planning, execution and continuous improvement of maintenance standards

• Train and support autonomous maintenance teams on equipment care, fault recognition and basic maintenance routines

• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems

• Support strong 5S standards and site engineering best practice

• Work closely with production and leadership teams to improve reliability and performance

skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship

• Recognised engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)

• Strong electro-mechanical fault-finding capability

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced automated production environments

• Experience using CMMS systems

• Understanding of SCADA systems (desirable)

• Strong technical problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Strong communication and team-working skills

• Proactive ownership of safety, quality and engineering performance

benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Basic salary: £56,983.68 (including shift premium)

• Quarterly performance bonus: £325 – £750

• Continental shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days / 2 nights)

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution)

• Enhanced family leave (10 weeks parental / 26 weeks extended leave)

• Uniform and PPE provided, cleaned and maintained

• 24-hour online GP access for you and your family

• Free virtual physiotherapy

• Discounted gym membership

• Critical illness cover

• Electric car scheme

• Staff discount shop

• Birthday day off

• Option to buy/sell annual leave

• Long service rewards

• Strong internal development and progression opportunities

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux or Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a leading UK food manufacturing business operating one of the country’s largest chilled and bakery production networks, supplying major retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The site is a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing facility with a strong focus on reliability, food safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer  to join a well-established engineering team working a 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) shift pattern. You will be responsible for supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across high-speed food production and packaging equipment in a highly automated environment.

The engineering function plays a key role in ensuring production uptime and product quality, with strong emphasis on fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. The business has a strong culture of internal progression and long-term career development.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer from a food manufacturing, FMCG or fast-paced production environment, who enjoys hands-on fault finding, breakdown response and working within a structured engineering team.

responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across food production and packaging equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across machinery and plant

• Work on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, inverters and control panels

• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime

• Support planned maintenance during scheduled downtime and quieter production periods

• Assist with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across site equipment

• Ensure all maintenance activity is completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards

• Work collaboratively with production teams to maintain efficiency and uptime

skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience (motors, drives, PLC interrogation advantageous)

• Solid mechanical maintenance experience

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or fast-paced production environments

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based engineering team

• Understanding of continuous improvement and reliability practices (desirable)

benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights)

• Career progression and internal development opportunities

• Strong training and upskilling culture

• Employee Assistance Programme (health and wellbeing support)

• Retail and hospitality discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Long-term career stability within a major UK food manufacturer

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Price or Keeley Mobley Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a specialist UK chemical manufacturing business operating within the industrial chemicals and process manufacturing sector, supplying products into a range of industrial and commercial applications. The site operates a continuous process environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, reliability and operational efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for an Electrically Qualified Maintenance Engineer to join the site in Manchester, with the added opportunity to take a lead role in building and developing a small engineering team. You will be joining at a key stage of site development where engineering capability and leadership structure are being strengthened.

The role sits within a process-heavy environment involving chemical mixing and utilities systems, including vacuum systems, steam systems, pumps, pipework and process control equipment. This is a hands-on role with added responsibility for supporting team development and driving engineering standards across the site.

This position would suit an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer from a chemical, process, pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing background, who is looking to step into a more senior or leadership-focused role while still remaining technically hands-on.

responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across chemical process equipment
• Lead and support maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical and process systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across plant and process equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot vacuum systems, steam systems, pumps, pipework and mixing vessels
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing equipment
• Take a lead role in developing and building a small engineering team on site
• Work closely with production and operations teams to maximise uptime and reliability
• Ensure all maintenance activity is completed in line with strict health, safety and permit-to-work systems
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site

skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• Electrically qualified Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND or equivalent)
• Strong electrical maintenance background within a process or manufacturing environment
• Experience within chemical, pharmaceutical, food or industrial processing environments
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical systems and process equipment
• Experience with pumps, valves, pipework and rotating equipment
• Understanding of steam and vacuum systems (desirable)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&IDs
• Leadership potential or previous experience leading small teams (desirable)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Basic Salary £55,000- £60,000
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small engineering team 
• Stable long-term role within a specialist chemical manufacturing site
• Hands-on technical role with leadership responsibility
• Training and development opportunities
• Exposure to complex process systems and continuous improvement projects
• Strong safety-led engineering culture

If you feel this Electrically Qualified Maintenance Engineer / Team Leader role is right for you, please contact Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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We are working with a leading UK food manufacturing business operating within a high-volume FMCG production environment, supplying well-known consumer products across the UK. The site is a large, highly automated facility with significant investment in both equipment and engineering capability, driving a strong focus on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The engineering team is well established and structured, with clear processes in place and a proactive approach to maintenance. This is not a reactive environment; the business places strong emphasis on planned maintenance, root cause analysis and ongoing improvement of plant performance.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a forward-thinking engineering team working a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern. The business offers clear progression pathways, structured development plans and ongoing training to support long-term career growth.

This role would suit an apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer who is looking to move into a well-invested, process-driven FMCG environment, where engineering is valued and continuous improvement is at the core of operations.

Responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across high-speed production and packaging equipment

• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime

• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems

• Support root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures

• Work closely with production teams to ensure efficient machine performance

• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in line with health and safety standards

• Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems

Skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 / C&G / BTEC in Engineering (Electrical bias preferred)

• Apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-speed production environments

• Strong fault-finding ability across electrical and mechanical systems

• Understanding of PLC fault finding and SCADA systems (advantageous)

• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement

• Strong team working and communication skills

Benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Basic salary: £57,294.07 - Most of our engineers 

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)

• Quarterly bonus incentive

• 23 days holiday (with option to buy/sell additional leave)

• Up to 15% employer pension contribution

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave

• Structured career progression and development pathways

• Staff discount shop

• Cycle to work scheme

• Subsidised canteen

• Long service rewards

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Dan Fergus at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 for more information or click apply.

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We are growing our Contract Maintenance team at Maintech Recruitment and are looking for experienced contract maintenance engineers across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

We currently have opportunities for multi-skilled maintenance engineers to support both long term assignments & ad hoc shifts, carrying out both reactive and proactive maintenance duties across manufacturing and highly automated environments.

You will need to be electrically biased and hold relevant qualifications to a minimum Level 3 standard.

Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour
Status: Outside IR35

What we are looking for

We value contractors who bring the right attitude as well as the right skills. We are looking for engineers who can:

• Be reliable — if you commit to a shift, we need to know we can count on you

• Be transparent — we will always be open and honest, and expect the same in return

• Hit the ground running and work confidently from day one

• Problem solve independently and make sound engineering decisions

• Deliver a consistently high standard of work

Skills and qualifications required

• Time-served electrical or multi-skilled apprenticeship

• Minimum City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC Level 3

• Strong fault-finding ability on automated machinery

• PLC interrogation knowledge; basic programming and testing would be a distinct advantage

• At least 5 years’ experience within manufacturing or highly automated environments maintaining production assets

• Own hand tools and PPE

• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What you can expect from us

• A friendly, approachable and supportive team

• Honest communication — not every contract is glamorous, and we will always be clear about the environment, expectations and scope before you arrive on site

• Weekly pay with a simple online timesheet portal

• Fully vetted inside and outside IR35 opportunities

• Competitive day rates and long-term working relationships

If this Contract Maintenance Engineer opportunity sounds right for you, please contact Rebecca Williams or Emma Whiting at Maintech Recruitment. Click apply or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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We are working with a specialist food manufacturing business developing plant-led ingredients and bespoke menu solutions for major foodservice brands, food manufacturers and recipe kit providers. Operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation, product quality and collaborative customer partnerships.

The site is a high-speed food production and packaging operation with continued investment in both plant capability and people development. Engineering plays a key role in maintaining product quality, operational reliability and continuous improvement across the site.

This is a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a structured engineering team working a Sunday to Tuesday / Wednesday shift pattern. You will be responsible for maintaining high-speed food production, packaging machinery and site services, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to project and improvement activity.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, combining hands-on fault finding with continuous improvement, project work and long-term career development within a supportive business culture.

Responsibilities of a maintenance engineer:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance across high-speed food production and packaging equipment

• Support refurbishment, installation, modification and upgrade of plant, machinery and site services

• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical and mechanical systems

• Carry out electrical installation work, modification projects and process improvements

• Fault find and modify PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and control panels

• Carry out routine mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance activity

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency and uptime

• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to support a positive and proactive engineering culture

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site standards

Skills & qualifications of a maintenance engineer:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification

• City & Guilds, ONC or HNC in Engineering desirable

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability

• 18th Edition desirable

• Experience working within food manufacturing or fast-paced FMCG environments

• Strong working knowledge of PLC systems, control panels, HMIs and SCADA systems

• Experience working on high-speed food production and packaging machinery

• Good understanding of electrical isolation procedures and electrical safety standards

• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive maintenance mindset

Benefits of a maintenance engineer:

• Competitive salary (£50,000 basic + £2,500 car allowance)

• Sunday to Tuesday / Wednesday shift pattern (3 rotating shifts consist of 06:00 – 17:00, 08:00 – 19:00, 11:00 – 22:00)

• 8% contributory pension (5% employee contribution)

• 28 days holiday, increasing with service

• Additional service-related holiday awards at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years

• Life assurance up to 3x salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• High street discount platform

• Membership to The Company Shop

• Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers and team-building events

• Training and recognised development courses

• Clear internal progression opportunities with a promote-from-within culture

• Good transport links and free onsite parking

If you feel this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are working with a specialist engineering business supplying industrial washing and hygiene systems into food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial processing environments across the UK. The business designs, installs and maintains bespoke washing systems, supporting customers where uptime, reliability and service response are critical.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Field Service Mechanical Engineer to join a small, experienced engineering team. This is a field-based role working on customer sites across the UK, supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, installation work and ongoing equipment reliability.

You will be working on industrial washers, conveyor systems, spray bars, air knives, bin lifts and utensil washing equipment. The role combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with customer-facing service work, offering good variety and strong long-term stability.

This role would suit a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter who enjoys field-based problem solving, travel, varied site work and working with specialist industrial equipment. Electrical experience is useful, but the business is happy to provide training where needed.

Responsibilities of a field service mechanical engineer:

• Carry out planned maintenance, repairs and first-line fault finding on industrial washing systems
• Replace worn or damaged components to maintain safe and reliable equipment performance
• Work on industrial conveyor systems, spray bars, air knives, bin lifts and utensil washers
• Support installations, commissioning and planned service work on customer sites across the UK
• Carry out TIG welding where required as part of repair and modification work
• Work independently on service visits or as part of a team on larger installations
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and customer service while working on site
• Complete service reports and communicate clearly with customers and internal teams

Skills & qualifications of a field service mechanical engineer:

• Strong mechanical maintenance background within industrial, manufacturing or service environments
• Mechanical or maintenance qualifications beneficial but not essential
• TIG welding experience essential
• Experience working on conveyors, production equipment or industrial plant desirable
• Electrical fault-finding experience advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work independently and manage field-based workloads
• Good communication skills and customer-facing attitude
• Full UK driving licence required

Benefits of a field service mechanical engineer:

• Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 (with review based on experience)
• Monday to Thursday: 07:15 – 16:00
• Friday: 07:15 – 12:00
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• UK-wide field-based role with varied customer sites and equipment
• Stop-out allowance including hotel accommodation plus meal allowance / £20 per night
• Pension scheme
• Training and development in electrical systems and specialist machinery
• Long-term stable role within a growing specialist engineering business

If you feel this Field Service Mechanical Engineer role is right for you, please contact Dan Fergus at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

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