via reed · 16 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Swindon Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Role: Maintenance Engineer

Shift: Two-shift days

Starting Salary: up to £45,000 per annum (+ bonus)

Location: Swindon

Have you recently completed an apprenticeship or are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role or perhaps looking to upskill and cross train?

You'll be part of a small, supportive team working across all aspects of maintenance, from production equipment to site facilities.

This is the kind of role where no two days are the same. You'll have the chance to put your skills to use on planned and reactive work, small installations, and problem-solving to keep the operation running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, independence, and teamwork, this could be a good fit.

This is what you'll be doing

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play an important role in keeping production moving and sites running safely.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a variety of production machinery and site facilities.

  • Fault-find on electrical control panels, including inverters and drives.

  • Perform basic PLC diagnostics at I/O level (no programming required).

  • Support installation projects for new machinery and equipment.

  • Maintain and repair material handling systems like conveyors and pallet trucks.

  • Complete mechanical repairs down to component level (bearings, sprockets, gearboxes).

  • Handle general site facilities issues alongside production maintenance.

  • Participate in the two-shift system, covering days and lates on a rota.

  • Work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications and experience:
  • Multi-skilled maintenance background preferred with either electrical or mechanical bias. Happy to accept applications from single bias engineers who are open to training.

  • Relevant engineering qualifications; 17th or 18th Edition if electrically biased is desirable.

  • Confident fault-finding on control panels, with safe working practices around electrical systems.

  • Basic understanding of PLC systems (I/O diagnostics only) Desriable.

  • Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics essential.

  • Welding or machining experience is a bonus but not essential.

  • Full UK driving licence preferred due to multi-site travel.

  • Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

  • Team player with solid communication skills.

And this is what you'll get in return
  • Salary between £42,000 and £45,000 depending on experience.

  • Annual bonus scheme based on site performance

  • Opportunities for training and upskilling through local college partnerships.

  • Varied work environment covering production equipment and site facilities.

  • The chance to join a well-established business that invests in its sites and people.

Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like your kind of role, please get in touch today. Apply with your CV, and feel free to include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit.

Please note, whilst we aim to respond to all applicants, high application volumes mean we can't always do so. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our page for future opportunities.

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