Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 2 January 2026
LOCATION
Ol16 3Lq
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

CNC machinery Fault finding Mechanical skills Electrical systems Engineering drawings Reactive maintenance Machine repair MRP system

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer

OL16 3LQ

Full time

Permanent

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Established in 1860, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] stands as a leader in the field of precision engineering. With a rich history spanning over 160 years, we have consistently been at the forefront of machine tool and component manufacturing.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience fixing CNC machines and heavy equipment?

We are hiring, and we’d like you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Swift response to machine breakdowns, including efficient fault finding and repairs,
  • Ordering of replacement parts using MRP system,
  • Timely completion of planned maintenance as per schedules, with meticulous record-keeping,
  • Check and calibrate instruments and equipment,
  • Maintenance of handheld equipment and general facilities,
  • Organisation and site management of sub-contractors,
  • Update departmental records (using excel and MRP system) .

Requirements:

  • Excellent mechanical skills with a bias to CNC machinery (metal cutting), (electrical would be advantageous),
  • Recognised mechanical or electrical qualification (apprenticeship, BTEC, City & Guilds NVQ level) or time-served equivalent.
  • Proven experience in reactive maintenance and repairs of CNC and manual machines
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining productivity,
  • Proficient at reading engineering drawings and schematics,
  • Able to work efficiently under pressure, manage a varied workload, and adapt to changing demands,
  • Flexible to undertake facility maintenance/repair tasks when required,
  • Self-motivated and initiative-driven, and effective both independently and collaboratively,
  • Knowledgeable about safe work practices and Health and Safety legislation
  • Able to maintain records using excel,  previous use of an MRP system a strong advantage.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary and excellent benefits (6% matched pension, life assurance, cash health plan, 25 holidays plus 8 statutory days, employee assistance programme)

If you wish to apply for this position, then please upload your CV and we will be in touch shortly.

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