Maintenance Engineer

Company: Meridian Business Support
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Location: Fordton
Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer

The Opportunity: This role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the factory, supporting both equipment and facilities. A qualified Electrical Engineer is preferred, but a highly experienced multi‑skilled technician with solid electrical skills will also be considered. Following training, you will work the permanent night shift with a base salary of approximately £54,000 plus shift premium and a company bonus.

The Role

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on all factory equipment
  • Perform repairs on site buildings
  • Assist in moving and re‑siting machinery and equipment as required
  • Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules
  • Ensure availability of physical resources (equipment, materials, premises, services and suppliers) required for planned maintenance activities

Qualifications & Experience

  • Electrical Level 3 qualification ideal; candidates with C&G L3 or an HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering also considered
  • Experience working in a factory setting essential
  • Minimum of 3 years practical experience (bias considered)
  • Good workshop skills, hand tools, power tools
  • Experience in welding is advantageous

Benefits

  • Quarterly company bonus scheme – up to 12% of salary
  • Non‑contractual quarterly bonus
  • 5.6 weeks holiday (incl. bank holidays; increases in year 2)
  • Pension – 3.5%
  • Group life assurance (death in benefit): 4× salary

Working Hours

Days initially during training period, then permanent nights Monday to Thursday, 6 pm to 6 am.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026