Maintenance engineer
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience
The role
We are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on, varied role responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of plant, machinery, equipment, and facilities across the site.
You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, and support production efficiency — working closely with production and technical teams as well as external contractors. The role would suit a proactive, solution-focused engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a genuine commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Main responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and repairs on plant, machinery, and equipment to minimise downtime
- Diagnose faults and undertake corrective actions on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Support the installation, modification, and continuous improvement of machinery and production processes
- Maintain the fabric of the building and associated facilities, fixtures, and fittings to a safe and operational standard
- Liaise with production, technical teams, and external contractors to coordinate maintenance activities
- Assist with the ordering, control, and storage of maintenance spare parts, consumables, and engineering stock
- Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, servicing, and repair records
- Provide support and guidance to apprentices and less experienced team members when required
- Comply with all health and safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental procedures at all times
Skills/experience
Essential:
- Engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds, apprenticeship, or equivalent
- Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong fault-finding, repair, and preventative maintenance skills
- Good understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond effectively to breakdowns
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Committed to health and safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Desirable:
- HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline
- Multi-skilled engineering experience including electrical fault finding
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems
- Experience supervising apprentices or contractors
Salary & working hours
- Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Hours: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday
If the position of Maintenance Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Maintenance Engineer role, please don't hesitate to contact our office.
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