Maintenance Engineer – Abingdon £40,000 - £45,000 per annum | Permanent | Full-Time We’re working with our Client, a leading engineering and fabrication specialist, to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Abingdon. This position will support two UK sites — Abingdon and Bridgend (Wales) — ensuring all plant, machinery and equipment meet operational standards, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance schedules. Travel to the Bridgend site will be required twice a month (with flexibility for additional visits as needed). Key Responsibilities * Manage and maintain service schedules for all production equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. * Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime. * Liaise with and manage sub-contractors for specialist repairs and servicing. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and update internal systems. * Identify and manage critical spares, tools and servicing requirements. * Support production teams by improving equipment reliability and performance. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety awareness across both sites. * Assist outside normal working hours if critical breakdowns occur. Experience & Qualifications * Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, ideally within welding and fabrication or a similar heavy engineering environment. * Strong background in electrical fault finding, PLC diagnostics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. * Proven experience implementing PPM schedules and improving equipment efficiency. * Experience servicing and repairing CNC cutting machines and welding robots is highly desirable. The Ideal Candidate * Highly self-motivated, solutions-driven, and professional. * Able to influence and work effectively with teams across the business. * Flexible and proactive with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Benefits * Flexible working hours (core hours 10am–3pm Mon–Thurs, 9am–12pm Fri) * Private healthcare & life assurance * Generous pension scheme * 25 days annual leave bank holidays * Cycle to work scheme * Health & wellbeing programme * Free on-site parking Hours: 37 per week Location: Abingdon (occasional travel to Bridgend, Wales) Job Type: Permanent If you’re a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and genuine long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you