Maintenance Engineer

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