Maintenance Engineer Cinderford, GLS, GB, GL14 2PH Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical / mechanical skills and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a proactive, safety-focused Maintenance Engineer to join our team in our waste recycling site in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, and play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient running of our site. You'll take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, support facilities upkeep, and contribute to capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives that keep our operation performing at its best. What you'll be doing As our Maintenance Engineer, you will: Keep equipment running reliably Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems Carry out structured fault-finding, interpret technical drawings, and identify root causes quickly Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime Champion safe working practices Follow safe systems of work, permits, and compliance processes Ensure all maintenance activity protects people, equipment, and the wider environment Support the wider site Help maintain facilities and infrastructure across the site Manage tools, spares, and maintenance supplies to keep the team effective Oversee contractors, ensuring proper induction, safe working, and compliance at all times Contribute to site improvement Assist with capital projects, installations, commissioning, and equipment upgrades Use continuous improvement principles to boost reliability and reduce waste Work closely with production, maintenance, and project teams to drive performance What you'll bring Essential Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in electrical (preferred) and/or mechanical engineering 5 years' experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance in a manufacturing or production environment Strong technical competence across mechanical, electrical, and/or automated systems Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagnose faults, and problem-solve effectively Solid understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements Familiarity with maintenance systems, asset care, and management of spares and tools Desirable Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement tools Exposure to CAPEX, equipment installation, or commissioning Understanding of automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or modern facility systems Knowledge of utilities, HVAC, compressed air, or building services Experience coordinating or supervising contractors Additional certifications (IOSH, PAT, MEWP, FLT, 18th Edition IET, etc.) Who we're looking for A time-served engineer who is: Practical, adaptable, and solutions-focused Safety-driven with strong technical discipline Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-uptime environment A strong communicator who works well with colleagues, contractors, and cross-functional teams Motivated to improve equipment performance and contribute to long-term site reliability What you'll be part of You'll report directly to the Site Maintenance Engineer and work collaboratively with production teams, specialist contractors and suppliers. Your work directly supports operational continuity, safety, and the performance of our manufacturing site. This is a critical role where your expertise will help safeguard uptime, support production targets, and keep our site safe, compliant, and running at its best. What you can expect: Salary up to £40k, depending on experience. Annual bonus, overtime and call-out. Monday to Friday - Days. A wealth of additional benefits that include: 25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30) plus bank holidays An award-winning Pension scheme which includes Death in service up to 4 times salary All employee share scheme with a company matching scheme Private medical insurance that the company fully funds. You have the option of opting in your partner and children on preferential rates Service-related awards, Free employee advice line, Income protection due to critical illness. Ready to apply? If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across our site.