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Maintenance Engineer

Company:Ambitions Personnel
Salary:£42,500 - £42,500
Hours:Full-time
Location:NG31 6LJ
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:29 Jul 2026
Closing date:28 Aug 2026
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Summary

Our client is looking to recruit a proactive and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at a busy production facility.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for maintaining plant equipment, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out planned preventative maintenance to ensure operations run safely and efficiently.

 

The position operates on a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 4 consecutive day shifts followed by 4 consecutive night shifts, all consisting of 12-hour shifts.

 

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and long-term career prospects.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production and processing equipment.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault finding and repairs.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.

• Record maintenance activities accurately using the site's maintenance management system.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

• Work closely with production teams to maintain smooth operational performance.

• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects where required.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the engineering workshop and plant areas.

 

About You

 

We're looking for an engineer who is proactive, reliable, and enjoys working within a busy manufacturing or industrial environment.

 

You will ideally have:

 

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Electrical Engineer role.

• Experience working within manufacturing, production, recycling, waste processing, FMCG, heavy industry, or a similar industrial environment.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).

• A good understanding of health and safety within an industrial setting.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work a rotating 4 Days / 4 Nights shift pattern.

What's on Offer

 

• Competitive salary of £42,500 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing industrial business.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Supportive engineering team and long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a busy industrial environment Apply today!

 

Or call Meda on 01476574514 or email

meda@ambitionspersonnel.com

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