Are you a proactive, ambitious professional who thrives on delivering world-class service and working as a team to succeed? Woolcool is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to be a key part of our operations — supporting our production team to make sure operations run smoothly.
This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning business that's revolutionising packaging through sustainable, natural innovation — and helping us deliver excellence at every touchpoint.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and skilled professional with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, experienced in a production would be desirable but not essential.
Woolcool is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is strength.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team.
About Woolcool
Based in Stone, Staffordshire, Woolcool is an environmentally and socially conscious company specialising in sustainable packaging using natural materials. Our mission is simple — to use natural materials to change the world, we go beyond the expected.
As a certified B Corp, we are proud to balance people, planet and profit. Our award-winning packaging solutions serve leading brands in the food, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce sectors. We're not just a packaging company — we're a force for good, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Woolcool was included in the Times Best Places to Work list in 2025.
Why Join Our Team?
Purpose-Driven Mission – Be part of a business making a real difference for people and the planet.
Customer-Centric Culture – Join a team that genuinely cares about delivering excellence. We strive to provide the best customer experience in the world.
Opportunity to Make an Impact – Play a key role in helping us to deliver innovative and continual operational improvements.
Supportive Environment – Enjoy flexibility, professional development, and a collaborative team.
Award-Winning Innovation – Work with a business that's setting the standard in sustainable packaging.
The Role
You'll be a key part of our engineering team, ensuring our production lines run smoothly and efficiently. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Conducting routine maintenance on all plant machinery, including packaging, conveying, and processing equipment, to minimize downtime.
* Reactive Maintenance: Responding quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns to diagnose and repair faults, using your problem-solving skills to get production back online.
* Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in projects aimed at improving machine reliability, performance, and safety.
* Fault Finding: Using your expertise to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, including working with PLC systems (Programmable Logic Controllers), pneumatics, and hydraulics.
* Safety Compliance: Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking an engineer with the following skills and experience:
* Qualifications: Ideally you would possess relevant engineering qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or have completed an apprenticeship.
* Experience: Proven experience (at least 3 years preferred) in a maintenance engineering role. Within a manufacturing, production, or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment, particularly with packaging machinery would be desirable but not essential
* Skills: Strong multi-skilled capabilities with a understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
* Personal Attributes: A proactive, reliable, and adaptable individual who can work well both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
What We Offer
In return for your skills and dedication, we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Shift Pattern: A fixed Monday to Friday day-based role, ensuring a great work-life balance.
* Training & Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, including funded courses to enhance your skills.
* Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that may include a company pension, health insurance, and other employee perks.
If you are a driven and experienced maintenance engineer looking for a challenging but rewarding role in a stable and growing company, please apply now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Experience:
* Engineering: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/09/2025