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Package
Negotiable
Location
East Midlands
Sectors
Disciplines
Posted
22/09/2026
Closing
20/10/2026

SITE-BASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (Ref: PK9432)

NEW VACANCY (PK9432)

SITE-BASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

LOCATION: EAST MIDLANDS

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Site-Based Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing operation within the packaging sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to join a busy production environment, supporting the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of specialist industrial machinery. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring production operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial production equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and electromechanical faults.
  • Support equipment reliability, continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programmes.
  • Work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to minimise downtime.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety and engineering compliance.
  • Assist with equipment installations, modifications and improvement projects where required.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a background in a manufacturing, packaging, processing or other automated industrial environment.

You will ideally have:

  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
  • Experience maintaining automated machinery and production systems.
  • A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and problem solving.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
  • Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience within high-volume manufacturing, packaging or other process-driven industries would be advantageous.

The Package

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Permanent employment with an established manufacturing business.
  • Opportunities to develop technical skills within a specialist production environment.
  • A structured engineering team and hands-on role supporting essential manufacturing operations.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a progressive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

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