Maintenance Engineer

Cricklade – Salary up to £45,000 plus annual bonus and competitive benefits.

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Rotational shifts 07:00–15:00 or 15:15–23:15, with overtime available at 1.5x.

We are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and growing manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

• 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.

• 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 (location 15 minutes outside of Swindon).

• Electrical qualification beneficial (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds, 17th or 18th Edition).

• Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and gearboxes.
• PLC fault‑finding experience.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 testing and inspection.

• 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.