Maintenance Engineer

Warwickshire | £40k+ | Mon-Fri, Days | 37.5 hrs/week
Electrical Bias | Recycling & Manufacturing | Hands-on Role

A forward-thinking and award-winning manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at a 24/7 Industrial manufacturing facility in the middle of Warwickshire. You'll play a vital role in keeping production moving through reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement.

This is a day-shift role, Monday to Friday, perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and making a real difference on site.

The role:

* Respond to and resolve machinery breakdowns safely and efficiently

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the site schedule

* Diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical faults (roughly 60/40 split)

* Work on a range of equipment including extruders, shredders, washers, and wastewater systems

* Own your jobs from start to finish - including accurate reporting and handovers

* Support continuous improvement efforts across the plant

* Maintain excellent housekeeping and contribute to a strong safety culture

Candidate requirements:

* A recognised engineering qualification (electrical/mechanical)

* Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment

* Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems

* Good understanding of PPM practices

* Ability to read technical drawings (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLCs)

* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a solid team ethic

* Full UK driving licence

Desirable but not essential:

* Time-served apprenticeship

* 18th Edition (NICEIC)

* Experience with inverters, FLT licence, or plastic extrusion equipment

* Familiarity with high automation / 24/7 manufacturing

Candidate benefits:

* c. £40k salary

* 37.5 hrs/week - Days, Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00)

* Company pension scheme

* 23 days' holiday (rising to 25) + 8 public holidays

* Cash healthcare plan

* Recognition awards (Employee of the Month/Year)

* Career growth in a sustainable, purpose-driven company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact, sustainability-focused manufacturer that's helping to shape the future of plastics and industrial recycling in the UK.

Apply today to be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and the people behind the machines