Maintenance Engineer

Role: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: To be discussed on application 
Location: Warwick
Permanent

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fridays 08:00-14:00 (day shift only)

Role Summary

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to support a hose assembly manufacturing operation in Warwick. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on improving equipment reliability, safety and efficiency while providing effective day-to-day technical support to production.

The Maintenance Engineer will also support new equipment installations, commissioning, validation and start-up, alongside the development and improvement of automated manufacturing processes.

Role & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer

Provide day-to-day maintenance and technical support across manufacturing operations.
Diagnose plant and machinery faults, implementing effective corrective actions.
Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans to improve equipment reliability.
Analyse downtime trends to reduce breakdowns and repeat failures.
Ensure maintenance activities and equipment modifications meet HSE, Quality and regulatory requirements.
Support the installation, commissioning and start-up of new equipment and automation systems.
Support automation improvements involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robotics, vision systems and automated testing equipment.
Maintain accurate maintenance records through EAM and Gensuite.
Support continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen, problem-solving, 5S and LPA.
Coordinate contractors and suppliers for equipment repairs, upgrades and technical support.
Support maintenance cost control and spare parts optimisation.
Train technicians and operators in equipment operation and basic fault finding.
Work closely with production teams to prioritise maintenance activities and minimise disruption.
Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent technical qualification.
Time-served Mechanical and/or Electrical background preferred.
Experience within plant and equipment automation.
Maintenance experience within medium to high-volume manufacturing.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across plant and machinery.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and analytical techniques.
Knowledge of H&S, CA/CE legislation and PUWER.

Hands-on, safety-focused approach with strong ownership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a production environment.
Computer literate with Microsoft Office and PPM database experience.
Full driving licence.
Apply Now!

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong fault-finding skills, manufacturing experience and an interest in automation and equipment reliability, this position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on technical support with longer-term engineering improvements. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed