At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our machinery running smoothly with hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Colchester focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 25 days holiday, early finishes, and great development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values ambition, accountability, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical skills and some electrical knowledge are essential; CNC experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer (CNC / Toolroom) to join our Colchester site. This is a hands-on, varied role combining mechanical and electrical maintenance.
You will play a key role in keeping our operation running efficiently, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintenance & Reliability
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults and implement repairs.
- Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards at all times.
- CNC / Toolroom Support
- Support operation and upkeep of machine tools (lathes, milling, grinders).
- Assist with machine set-up and adjustments for different production needs.
- Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
- Produce, modify or repair components where required.
- Team & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with Production, Engineering and external partners.
- Contribute to problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Support 5S, efficiency improvements and best practice standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong mechanical maintenance background (essential).
- Working knowledge of electrical systems (desirable).
- Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
- Exposure to CNC or manual machining/toolroom environments.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
Attributes
- Ambition – You take pride in delivering quality and going the extra mile.
- Entrepreneurship – You are proactive, solutions-focused and adaptable.
- Accountability – You take ownership and follow through on commitments.
- Teamwork – You collaborate openly and support colleagues across the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Christmas shutdown.
- 4% pension scheme.
- Life assurance & company sick pay.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- On-site parking and additional benefits.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
Right to Work
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship, cannot be considered.
No recruitment agencies please. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
Maintenance Engineer in Colchester employer: Woods Air Movement
Woods Air Movement offers an exceptional working environment for a Defence Project Manager in Colchester, where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront of our culture. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive career development opportunities, and the chance to work on engaging projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
