Maintenance Engineer

Company: Nicholas Associates
Apply for the Maintenance Engineer
Location: Basford
Job Description:

The basics

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Crewe

Pay: Up to £58,193 DOE + OT (earnings of £63,000 and upwards achievable)

Shift: Panama Shift (Days Only – 12 hrs): 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off (6.00am to 6.00pm and 11.00am to 11.00pm – rotation discussed at interview)

Overtime: x1.5 Mon‑Sat and x2 on Sundays

Holidays: 22 shifts

Overview

We now require a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team. Working for a manufacturing business that has sites across the globe you will be working in a multi‑skilled role. Both electrical and mechanical engineers are considered, however electrical skills will be required for the role.

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain, service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production downtime.
  • Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.

Qualifications and experience

  • Time served, apprentice trained or above.
  • Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar.
  • Basic electrical understanding for changing like‑for‑like parts and fault finding; electrical certifications are not essential as training can be provided.
  • Experience working with hydraulic‑focused machinery is beneficial.

Commuting

Commutable from: Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Winsford, Alsager, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.

Equal Opportunity & Data Protection

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 3rd, 2026