Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

Role: Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or Electrical)
Shift: Continental (Days & Nights)
Pay: circa £52,000 per annum
Location: Poole, Dorset

We are working with a UK leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their engineering team and play a vital role in maintaining site performance.

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and keep production on track.
• Responding to breakdowns, fault finding, and repairing across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Using the site’s CMMS to record work, manage assets, and plan routines.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and contributing ideas to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Working closely with the wider team to promote a positive, proactive engineering culture.

• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with PLC‑controlled and automated machinery (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).
• Relevant engineering qualifications (apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• A team player with excellent problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach.

• Salary circa £52,000 per annum.
• Access to online and high‑street discount schemes plus a range of employee benefits.
• A supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for development and progression.