Maintenance Engineer
Cricklade
Salary up to £45K + annual bonus + competitive benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts: 07:00-15:00/15:15-23:15 rotational or if preferred fixed lates
Overtime available and paid at 1.5x
Hawk3 Talent Solutions are proud to partner with a well‑established and forward‑thinking manufacturing business based in Cricklade. This role offers a supportive, close‑knit environment where you can truly make an impact.
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 due to location (15 minutes outside of Swindon)
What We’re Looking For – 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 BS7671 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr