TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists
Maintenance Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of a busy production facility.
Working closely with production teams and external contractors, you will be responsible for maintaining site equipment, reducing downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring planned maintenance activities are completed effectively.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of maintenance activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with agreed schedules.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Respond to breakdowns and support the team in minimising production downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Review and improve maintenance strategies to increase equipment reliability.
- Manage engineering spares and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure the workshop, tools and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
- Support and coach production operators with routine maintenance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and reduce downtime.
- Provide flexibility to support breakdown situations, staff cover and other reasonable engineering requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Working Hours:
40 hours per week on a rotating three-shift pattern:
- Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
- Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:30am
The role requires flexibility to support a facility operating 24/7, including occasional out-of-hours breakdown support when required.
About You:
You will be an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in industrial maintenance and fault finding within a manufacturing or processing environment.
Essential Experience:
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a maintenance engineering environment.
- Strong fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Experience working with low-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience with industrial process equipment, conveyors, mixers or similar machinery.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving reliability.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with production teams.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable Experience:
- Background within the waste, recycling or environmental sector.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- Mobile plant operating certificates, such as:
- Counterbalance Forklift
- Front-End Loader
Benefits:
- Salary of £50,300 per annum
- 33 days annual leave
- Death in Service benefit (2x salary)
- Subsidised canteen
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established organisation
- Shift allowance incorporated into the salary package
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills