ESS6973Y - Maintenance Engineer

Posting date:	25 February 2026
Salary:	£47,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 March 2026
Location:	Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ESS Employment Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	ESS6973Y

Summary

LOCATION: STONEHOUSE
DAILY TIMES: 08.00 – 16.30 Monday - Friday
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: £47,000pa
PERMANENT JOB
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk


Job: Maintenance Engineer

JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a candidate to carry out engineering maintenance, to significantly improve and ensure maximum performance and reliability of all plant and equipment at the site.

To participate with the Operations Manager to define, implement and manage a risk-based maintenance strategy for the site to meet the business, Safety, Environmental, Financial and Operational objectives at minimum cost and in the safest manner.

This is an exciting time to join the company as they expand further into the market, and you will be a vital part of the team.

TYPICAL PERSONAL PROFILE
You will be flexible in working hours, including working of some unsociable and weekend work when required. A decision maker who is hard working, completely hands on, self-motivated and capable of working alone with minimum guidance and instruction in a pressurised environment.

KEY TASKS

1. Participate in the control of all aspects of engineering to meet agreed departmental objectives.
2. Participate in the maintenance strategy for the site in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
3. Implement the maintenance strategy on a day-to-day basis, including routine, special and stop period maintenance, and to participate in the development and implementation of capital activities.
4. Assist by ensuring that COMAH, Health & Safety and Environmental standards and targets are met and maintained within defined company procedures and legislative requirements.
5. Identify and action areas for engineering improvement, whilst maintaining an appropriate level of availability and reliability of the equipment concerned.
6. Contribute to training requirements and consider training plans.
7. Assist in the provision of engineering budgets, forecasts, and plans.
8. Undertake any other reasonable task as required.
9. Ensure down time does not exceed 2% per week and that routine, special and stop period maintenance is completed on time.
10. Proactively participate and comply with the Quality Management System to achieve the necessary accreditation.
11. Participate in an alternate week callout system on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

1. Requires an expert understanding of maintenance and engineering processes and
strategies.
2. Requires knowledge and understanding of COMAH.
3. Will be Engineer qualified (or a minimum of 5 years’ experience) in a process, technical or
engineering discipline.
4. Will be familiar with computerised maintenance management systems, and a knowledge of
a PPM system would be advantageous.
5. Plant specific aspects include heavy mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, material handling plant, and contract services.

For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Liam Edwards on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk

ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.

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