Our client has built their reputation as one of the UK’s most flexible and reliable manufacturers of fine chemicals. Their team combines technical expertise, hands-on know-how, and a passion for quality to deliver high-performance chemical solutions for global customers.

They are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly, hardworking team and help keep our plant running safely and efficiently.

The Role

This is a hands-on engineering role based within a busy chemical manufacturing environment. You’ll be maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of production equipment and site infrastructure to ensure smooth, safe, and continuous operations.

You’ll need to be comfortable getting stuck in, this is not a desk job.

The work can sometimes be dirty, smelly, and challenging, but for the right person, it’s highly rewarding, varied, and part of a supportive team that values practical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, utilities, and facilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Support plant shutdowns and major maintenance projects
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance reliability

About You

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing plant is highly desirable
• Electrical skills or qualifications would be the gold standard
• Comfortable working in environments that can be physically demanding and not always pleasant-smelling!
• A proactive, safety-conscious approach with great problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Pension: 7% company contribution (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Income protection: Up to 5 years/retirement age
• Critical illness cover: £10,000 lump sum
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance: 4 x salary
• Overtime opportunities (especially during maintenance shutdowns)
• Staff appreciation perks:
• Turkey crown at Christmas
• Summer BBQ and other onsite events