Maintenance Engineer


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£38,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WS10 9BZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Thorn Baker Construction are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to handle breakdowns, upkeep, and preventive maintenance in our clients timber-frame manufacturing environment. Whether it's mechanical repairs, electrical fault-finding, or keeping things moving smoothly, you'll step in, keep downtime low, and help the team hit production goals.

What you'll do:

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on factory machinery

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults

• Carry out PPMs (planned preventive maintenance) and urgent repairs

• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime

What we're looking for:

• Qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering (apprentice-trained or equivalent)

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and organisational skills

• Team player, reliable, and safety-conscious

• Bonus: experience with automated/PLC-controlled machinery or CMMS systems

• Experience using Mitek machinery

What we offer:

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)

• Clear opportunities for training and career progression

• A supportive team and modern, well-maintained machinery

If you are interested in this position please email your CV to nia.sandy@thornbaker.co.uk or call Nia on 07468010403 for more information

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