Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
£20.00 per hour + Benefits
Location: Chipping Norton

Are you a proactive and results-oriented Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance? If so, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of the operations team, ensuring the efficient and effective running of all onsite equipment, including automation systems. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, teamwork, and a commitment to preventative and routine maintenance.

• Perform routine maintenance and respond promptly to equipment faults.
• Ensure all automation systems are operating efficiently by conducting regular inspections and fault diagnosis.
• Implement unplanned repairs and resolve equipment issues swiftly.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to design and execute a preventative maintenance plan.
• Work with specialist equipment, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Oversee the installation of new machinery and support automation projects.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working area in line with company Health and Safety guidelines.
• Adhere to the company’s health and safety policies, ensuring all tasks align with risk assessments and work instructions.

We are looking for candidates who bring a proactive work ethic, strong technical abilities, and a results-driven attitude.

• Proven experience in mechanical and hydraulic maintenance.
• Electrical maintenance knowledge.
• Familiarity with injection or compression moulding machinery (ideal but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal staff and external suppliers.
• A problem-solver who constantly seeks to improve systems and processes.

• Hourly Rate: Circa £20.00 per hour.
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (42.5 hours per week).
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days per annum (including bank holidays).
• Pension Contribution: Employer contributes 3%.
• Be part of a collaborative and results-focused team, working in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Who We Are Looking For:

This role is ideal for a maintenance professional with expertise in injection/compression moulding or similar fields. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, be confident in solving technical challenges, and have a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding Maintenance Engineer role with a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Contact 5S Recruitment today for more information or to submit your application.

This job description is anonymised for confidentiality and reflects the current needs of the position. Duties and responsibilities may evolve, and updates will be discussed during annual appraisals.