VEKA UK
Maintenance Engineer
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The Role
Looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a business that truly invests in you?
This role offers hands-on involvement in maintaining and improving plant performance, alongside access to industry-recognised training including working at heights, confined spaces, and advanced diagnostic techniques.
At VEKA, we don’t just fix problems—we build capability, offering opportunities to collaborate globally, including training and knowledge-sharing in locations such as Germany and Poland. You’ll have the chance to contribute to engineering projects, equipment improvements, and commissioning activity.
If you enjoy solving problems and developing your expertise, this is the ideal environment to do both!
Salary for this role £44,270 - £48,837 per annum.
What You'll Do
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of machinery and equipment
- Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
- Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak performance
- Contribute to ongoing improvement projects and machine upgrades
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and support compliance with health and safety standards
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What You'll Need
- Ability to work a Panama shift pattern - 2-week rotation of days and nights. 2-2-3 cycle
- A recognised qualification in Engineering (BTEC HNC)
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role
- Understanding of engineering drawings and principles
- Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work shifts and support occasional out-of-hours maintenance if required
What You'll Get
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
What We Do
VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.
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At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
How We ACT
We have four fundamental values which are at the heart of everything we do. These are not just words, but the very essence of what we do and why we do it. These values – Appreciation, Courage & Ambition, Commitment, Trust & Responsibility – sit at the very core of everything we do, remaining ever-present in each facet of our organisation.
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