Cricklade – Salary up to £45,000 plus annual bonus and competitive benefits. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Rotational shifts 07:00–15:00 or 15:15–23:15, with overtime available at 1.5x.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and reliability.
* Responding quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and implementing effective repairs.
* Maintaining and repairing a range of mechanical and electrical equipment including motors, drives, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Supporting installation, upgrades, and improvement projects across the site.
* Identifying root causes of recurring issues and driving long‑term solutions.
* Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with regulations and best practice.
* Keeping accurate maintenance records and documentation.
* Providing flexible support across shifts and occasionally across multiple sites.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
* Multi‑skilled background, ideally electrically biased (mechanical candidates with some electrical knowledge considered).
* Strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to read electrical drawings.
* Knowledge of motors, drives, and control systems.
* A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Good IT skills and ability to maintain records.
* Flexible, team‑oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
* Full UK driving licence and own transport (location 15 minutes outside of Swindon).
Desirable
* Electrical qualification beneficial (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds, 17th or 18th Edition).
Mechanical Qualifications Or Strong Mechanical Experience
* Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.
* Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and gearboxes.
* PLC fault‑finding experience.
* Knowledge of BS 7671 testing and inspection.
What’s In It For You?
* Competitive salary with achievable annual bonus.
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.
* Long‑service recognition and rewards.
Closing date: 30th May 2026.
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