Posted 22 days ago
Maintenance Engineer
AI Summary
Maintenance Engineer works on breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement in a CNC-heavy aerospace manufacturing setting, operating on a rotating shift pattern.
About this role
Are you an experienced shift Maintenance Engineer / Technician with CNC Machine experience, looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-performance, high precision aerospace environment?
We have recruited for this growing precision component manufacturer for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects. They manufacture a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine parts and as such, they are a key figure in the power generation supply chain and aerospace markets.
The CNC Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by responding to breakdowns, leading preventative maintenance efforts, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.
What You’ll Do:
Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency
Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules
Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects
Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team
Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies
37 Hours
Rotating 3-shift pattern:
AM Shift: Mon–Thurs 5:45–13:45, Fri 5:45–10:45
PM Shift: Mon–Thurs 13:45–21:45, Fri 10:45–15:45
Night Shift: Mon–Thurs 21:45–05:45, Fri 15:45–20:45
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a self starter with drive and enthusiasm, willing and able to contribute to the development of the company through involvement in continuous improvement projects / activities and have a willingness and drive to actively endorse and promote excellent standards of work and health and safety compliance along with maintenance best practice.
Essential:
Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with CNC machinery
Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Desirable:
18th Edition wiring regulations
Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)
Relevant formal qualification in maintenance (preferred but not required)
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Benefits
Up to £50K salary
Quarterly bonus scheme
Generous overtime opportunities
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee & store discounts
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
