Maintenance Engineer

Overview

In this role you ensure production continuity by performing planned and reactive maintenance, triggering improvements through TPM and CMMS-driven workflows. You work within the maintenance team to uphold safety and operational standards, tackling real-time issues and driving efficiency. The position offers training, development and a shift pattern that supports business growth in a high‑precision aerospace environment. You will contribute to reliable equipment performance and continuous process enhancements.

Pay / Benefits

• shift allowance 30%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships)
• double‑match pension up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Support production continuity through planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• Manage TPM activity and minimize downtime
• Handle work requisitions via CMMS and report progress to Facilities Manager
• Maintain orderly practices using CORE operating system
• Fault find on CNC machines, solvent cleaning machines, welding equipment and 3‑phase motors and controls
• Troubleshoot safety control circuits (12V/24V DC and 110/230V AC) and electrical heating systems
• Possess or develop PLC experience and uphold safety and environmental policies
• Work night shifts (8:30pm–6:15am) with 9h15m shifts and 30% shift allowance
• Adhere to company health, safety and environmental policies
• Assist with real-time problem resolution and operate calmly under pressure
• Maintain documentation and records for TPM and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager and use CMMS to track progress
• Leverage Agility CMMS and CORE OS to maintain professional working practices

Key requirements

• Apprentice trained City & Guilds or equivalent
• Strong organizational abilities
• Computer skills
• Good stakeholder communication
• Ability to read schematic drawings
• IPAF and FLT licenses beneficial but not essential
• Experience with fault finding on industrial equipment; PLC experience preferred but not essential
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts and flexible hours

• ownership and accountability
• calm under pressure
• effective communication
• CNC machine fault finding
• solvent cleaning machines
• welding equipment

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