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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Meet Our Recruiter

Adele Lewis

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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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