Maintenance Engineer

iRecruit4 are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a specialist healthcare and medical consumables manufacturer in Swindon. The company operates in a highly regulated environment where quality, compliance, and efficiency are critical. The Maintenance Engineer will maintain, repair, and improve production equipment and machinery. We are looking for someone with a strong 50/50 electrical and mechanical background who works independently, takes ownership, and proactively supports production to enhance equipment performance and site efficiency.

This is a highly autonomous role within a small team, so the successful candidate must integrate quickly, confidently engage with operators, and independently manage maintenance and continuous improvement activities. Salary & Benefits for Maintenance Engineer: £45,000 £ 50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Competitive pay Day shift hours Monday to Friday Permanent contract Opportunity to influence real operational improvements

Key Responsibilities for Maintenance Engineer:
Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs Identify opportunities for improvement across equipment and processes Preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery Reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency Support production teams with technical expertise Engage with operators to identify improvement opportunities Ensure compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment Work independently while knowing when to seek support Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, spares, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture Requirements for Maintenance Engineer: 18th Edition qualification and IOSH certification Demonstrated experience creating and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules

Experience with PLC installation, commissioning, and fault finding Experience working with industrial robots, including Kuka Robotics Understanding of Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)

Experience with automated production or material processing equipment and industrial control systems (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, Profinet/Profi Safe, Sick Safety PLCs) Desirable (Not Essential):

Experience with heat welding

Experience with radio frequency (RF) welding Experience working in an autonomous environment but knowing when to ask for support when needed If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please click apply today or contact and ask to speak with Shannon.