Overview
Reference
0000031126 Salary
£38,000 - £45,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- Warwickshire -- Atherstone Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, January 9, 2026
Day Shift Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 (Average Earnings £45,000-£50,000)
Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (40 hours)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits & Perks
1. Generous holiday allowance – 32 days including public holidays
2. Overtime paid at 1.5x for additional earnings
3. Annual performance bonus to reward your contribution
4. Comprehensive benefits package – Pension scheme & Life Insurance for peace of mind
5. Continuous training & development on new and existing machinery to support your career growth
6. Exclusive employee discounts on major retailers, gyms, and leisure activities
7. Cycle-to-work scheme promoting health and sustainability
The Role
As a Day Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
8. Responding promptly to machinery breakdowns and carrying out both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
9. Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant equipment.
10. Conducting fault finding and repairs on gearboxes, motors, compressors, and conveyors.
11. Managing stock control for spare parts and ordering components as required.
12. Carrying out general site maintenance and ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures.
13. Using initiative to work safely and efficiently during emergency breakdowns.
What We’re Looking For
14. Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background.
15. Minimum 3 years experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment.
16. Strong understanding of gearboxes, motors, compressors, and conveyor systems.
17. Relevant qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent).
18. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Similar Roles: Maintenance Engineer, Breakdown Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Multi-skilled Engineer, Field Service Engineer
Interested?
Contact our Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment on 07969154727 to discuss this role or other opportunities.