Maintenance Engineer

Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, this permanent, full‑time position seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer for an established manufacturing business. Working on‑site, the successful candidate will earn between £34,000 and £36,000, dependent on experience.

Core duties include planned preventative maintenance, attending breakdowns, fault finding, repairs, and driving continuous improvement across production machinery. Collaborating with production and engineering colleagues, the engineer will help maximise equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and boost overall performance.

Applicants should be hands‑on, with proven experience maintaining plant and machinery in a manufacturing setting. Strong diagnostic abilities and a methodical approach to problem‑solving are essential for this varied role.

Maintenance Engineer required in Bourton-on-the-Water. Salary : £34,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience),

Hours:

Full‑time, on‑site,

Contract:

Permanent Opportunity.

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business in Bourton-on-the-Water. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer looking for a varied position covering planned maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the wider production and engineering teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of production equipment and machinery while helping to minimise downtime and improve overall equipment performance.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and production stoppages.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
• Carrying out effective repairs and ensuring equipment is returned to a safe and operational condition.
• Investigating recurring equipment failures and identifying appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and completed work.
• Supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Supporting and leading continuous improvement projects where required.
• Producing simple fixtures, jigs, brackets, guards, and tooling where required.

• A minimum of 3 years' previous experience within a Maintenance Engineer role or similar.
• Strong practical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to machinery breakdowns.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across production and engineering teams.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic fabrication and workshop skills would be advantageous.
• Experience using CAD packages such as Solid Works would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

Full‑time, on‑site position. Hours to be confirmed.

£34,000 - £36,000 basic salary depending on experience. Permanent, full‑time position. Varied, hands‑on engineering role within an established manufacturing business. Training and development opportunities.