Maintenance Engineer

  • CV Technical
  • Mar 18, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Job Specification

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer (1 Mechanical, 1 Electrical)

Overview

We are seeking one Mechanical Engineer and one Electrical Engineer to join a growing site operating within a niche manufacturing industry, producing bespoke knitted wire machinery designed specifically for customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering strong internal training and progression.



Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineer

  • Maintenance and repair of chains, belts, and bearings

  • Fault finding and repair on hydraulic systems

  • Planned and reactive maintenance on bespoke production machinery



Electrical Engineer

  • Fault finding on automation machinery

  • PLC fault finding and diagnostics

  • Working with inverters / drives

  • Experience with HMIs (preferred)

  • Electrical maintenance on bespoke production equipment



Experience, Skills & Qualifications

  • Background in aerospace, automotive, or metal manufacturing

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment

  • Junior engineers with the right qualifications may also be considered



Training & Development

  • Extensive training provided due to the niche nature of the machinery

  • Clear internal progression pathway to senior engineering roles

  • Supportive engineering team environment



Department Structure

  • 5 Maintenance Engineers

  • 3 Production Engineers



Reason for Vacancy

  • Growth at the site



Package & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to 43,000

  • Shift Pattern: 3 Shift Pattern

    • 6:00-14:00

    • 14:00-22:00

    • 22:00-06:00

  • Overtime: 1.5x weekdays, 2x Sundays

  • Pension: Up to 6% employer contribution

  • Life Assurance: 4x salary

  • Holidays: 21 days + 8 bank holidays

  • Additional benefits available