Maintenance Engineer

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KnitMesh Technologies is looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Maintenance team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader on a day-to-day basis, and ultimately to the Engineering Manager, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across production machinery, factory equipment and site infrastructure. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising production downtime and ensuring high standards of safety and engineering performance.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a proactive approach to their work. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering high-quality work, demonstrate excellent timekeeping and punctuality, and be dependable in supporting the wider team. A willingness to go the extra mile, take ownership of tasks and see jobs through to completion is essential. You should be a practical problem-solver who remains calm under pressure, works well with colleagues across the business and is committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring faults and support improvements to equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support statutory inspections, equipment servicing and general site maintenance.
• Work with Production and other departments to resolve engineering issues.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in the three-shift rota, overtime and on-call arrangements as required.

Salary, Working Hours & Benefits

• Basic annual salary of £35,717.43 (£17.92 per hour).
• Approximate annual earnings of £41,424, including anticipated shift premiums.
• Average 38.33-hour working week on a three-shift rota: Mornings: 6am–2pm — no premium, Afternoons: 2pm–10pm — 15% premium, Nights: 10pm–6am — 33% premium.
• Overtime at 1.5 times the standard rate on weekdays and Saturdays, and twice the standard rate on Sundays.
• Applicable call-out payments.
• 21 days' annual leave plus public holidays. Increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days annual leave.
• Company pension with matched contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• MyStaffShop discount scheme, medical helpline and Employee Assistance Programme.

Person Specification

Essential

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering, with an appropriate technical qualification.
• At least 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance engineering experience, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work shifts, overtime and call-out arrangements as required.

Desirable

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification, where applicable.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience using a CMMS.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or continuous improvement experience.

How to Apply

The position is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants should submit a CV and an Expression of Interest outlining their reasons for applying, relevant experience and skills, and how they would contribute to the Maintenance Engineer role.

External Applicants

External applicants are required to submit a current CV and a detailed supporting Expression of Interest demonstrating their suitability for the role. This should include relevant engineering qualifications, technical experience, key skills and examples of how their knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the position.

Applications should be sent to Craig Jones, Engineering Manager by emailing [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October, 12pm

Estimated Stage 1 Interview Date: Wednesday 28th October

There will be a 2-stage interview process

Pay: From £35,717.43 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person