Maintenance Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical
| Posting date: | 25 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £58,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, South West, SN14 6FF |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59011103 |
Summary
Maintenance Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical
Location: Chippenham
Shift Pattern: 12-hour 3 day (Continental Rotation)
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical) to join our engineering team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting site performance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance
- Responding to internal customer priorities to meet production targets and minimise operational downtime
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with company safe working practices, including risk assessments and HSE regulations
- Understanding and working to company performance standards at all times
- Accurately recording all maintenance activity within Agility CMMS
- Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the introduction of new working practices
- Supporting the site Project Team as required
- Attending all necessary internal and external training courses in line with business needs
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and technically capable engineer with strong fault‑finding skills and experience in a manufacturing setting.
Essential and desirable criteria include:
- Time‑served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (minimum Level 3)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
- Experience of preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
- Proven ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
- Well,‑developed analytical, fault‑finding, and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) systems
- Knowledge of electromechanical systems, with an understanding of control systems, PLCs, and automation being advantageous
- Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and schematics
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
On offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technologies and equipment
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Location: Chippenham
Shift Pattern: 12-hour 3 day (Continental Rotation)
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical) to join our engineering team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting site performance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance
- Responding to internal customer priorities to meet production targets and minimise operational downtime
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with company safe working practices, including risk assessments and HSE regulations
- Understanding and working to company performance standards at all times
- Accurately recording all maintenance activity within Agility CMMS
- Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the introduction of new working practices
- Supporting the site Project Team as required
- Attending all necessary internal and external training courses in line with business needs
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and technically capable engineer with strong fault‑finding skills and experience in a manufacturing setting.
Essential and desirable criteria include:
- Time‑served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline (minimum Level 3)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
- Experience of preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment
- Proven ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
- Well,‑developed analytical, fault‑finding, and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) systems
- Knowledge of electromechanical systems, with an understanding of control systems, PLCs, and automation being advantageous
- Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and schematics
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
On offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technologies and equipment
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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