Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Tarmac

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain plant reliability through quick breakdown response and preventative maintenance.
  • Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team focused on innovation and safety.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, night-shift allowance, overtime, and training opportunities.
  • Other info: Embrace diversity in an inclusive workplace with excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and enhance your engineering skills in a modern environment.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ in Engineering and experience in fault-finding across systems.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our night‑shift engineering team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining plant reliability through rapid breakdown response, planned preventative maintenance, and effective fault‑finding across mechanical and electrical systems. You will play a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production during night operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to plant breakdowns, carrying out effective fault‑finding and repairs to minimise downtime.
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with the maintenance schedule.
  • Carry out routine inspections, condition monitoring, and safety checks across production equipment.
  • Execute shutdown maintenance activities, including strip‑downs, overhauls, and project‑based tasks.
  • Accurately complete digital work orders, job updates, and asset history using tablet‑based CMMS systems.
  • Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending engineering solutions.
  • Work safely at all times, adhering to site procedures, risk assessments, and permit‑to‑work systems.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure equipment performance and operational stability during night shift.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
  • Proven experience as a multi‑skilled engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong fault‑finding capability across electrical and/or mechanical systems.
  • Experience working with automated machinery, conveyors, mixers, pumps, motors, and PLC‑controlled equipment (advantageous).
  • Ability to work independently during night shift with strong decision‑making skills.
  • Competent in using digital maintenance systems, tablets, and CMMS platforms.
  • Strong awareness of health & safety, safe isolation, and industrial maintenance best practice.

Personal Attributes

  • Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously during night operations.
  • Calm under pressure with a methodical approach to problem‑solving.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with production teams.
  • Reliable, disciplined, and committed to maintaining high engineering standards.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and night‑shift allowance.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Training and development to broaden multi‑skilled capability.
  • Supportive engineering team and a modernising production environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Maintenance Engineer employer: Tarmac

As a Maintenance Engineer at our dynamic manufacturing facility, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, night-shift allowances, and ample opportunities for training and development, ensuring your skills grow alongside our modernising production environment. Join us to be part of a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in engineering.

Tarmac

Contact Details:

Tarmac Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer

Fault-Finding
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Mechanical Systems Diagnosis
Electrical Systems Diagnosis
Pneumatic Systems Knowledge
Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
Digital Maintenance Systems