Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate:£36k - 40k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Coventry
County:West Midlands
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL17
Post Date:November 6, 2025
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About the Role

Maintenance Engineer

Nights Shifts

 

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Location: Coventry

Shifts: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, 3 on / 3 off

 

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is proud to be representing a well-established business in Coventry in their search for a Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. 

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work night shifts, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am, 3 days on and 3 days off.

 

The Business:

This company operates in the food industry and offers:

  • Rapidly expanding UK operations with a focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Part of an international group, offering long-term stability and career progression
  • Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
  • Excellent working environment and a collaborative team culture

 

The Role of the Maintenance Engineer:

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for preventative maintenance and attending breakdowns across site equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

  • Minimise unplanned downtime through effective fault-finding and timely repairs
  • Identify root causes and implement long-term fixes to support continuous improvement
  • Ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are consistently upheld
  • Work closely with operations teams and escalate unresolved issues where needed

 

About the Maintenance Engineer:

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, ONC).
  • Over 2 year’s experience in a fast-paced, automated engineering/maintenance environment
  • Strong fault-finding ability (electrical and/or mechanical)
  • Experience with PLCs, inverters, servo motors or pneumatics
  • HACCP Level 2 or 3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired)
  • Fabrication and welding skills (desired)
  • Experience in the food industry (desired)

 

Benefits of the Maintenance Engineer:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme after 3 months (Employee 3% / Employer 5%)
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
  • On-site wellbeing initiatives and health-focused activities
  • Year-round employee engagement events and activities

 

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 07441934030 or 0151 209 2050

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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