Maintenance Engineer

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing business that is looking to strengthen its maintenance team due to continued expansion and increasing workload. Working alongside an experienced Maintenance Engineer, you'll receive hands-on support while playing an important role in keeping the factory running efficiently. With a healthy order book stretching over the next five years, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable company offering genuine long-term job security. Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or a trainee with industrial experience and a strong technical mindset, we'd love to hear from you. The Role You'll be responsible for carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a busy steel manufacturing environment, ensuring machinery and production equipment operate safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery. * Responding quickly to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs. * Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues. * Assisting with machinery servicing, repairs and continuous improvement projects. * Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime. * Maintaining a safe and organised working environment. * Supporting the senior Maintenance Engineer with day-to-day maintenance activities. * Contributing ideas to improve equipment reliability and factory efficiency. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and committed to developing a long-term career. Ideally you'll have: * Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, or * A qualification or practical experience in Electrical, Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering. * A practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills. * Good common sense and a positive attitude towards learning. * Strong reliability and excellent timekeeping. * Flexibility to work overtime when required. Applicants looking for a trainee opportunity should have previous industrial experience together with a strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn. Overtime There is regular overtime available due to the busy nature of the business. Overtime is paid at: * Time and one-third during the week. * Time and a half on Saturdays. Candidates should be flexible to support occasional early starts and Saturday working when required. What's on offer? * £14.50 per hour. * Permanent position with the company from day one. * Excellent overtime earning potential. * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. * Company pension scheme. * Free on-site parking. * Company bonus scheme (performance dependent). * Long-term job security with an established business experiencing sustained growth