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Maintenance Engineer in Warrington
On-site in Warrington·Added 1 month ago (last checked 27 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- £54,731 a year
About £3,530 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Warrington
- Contract
- Permanent
- Holiday
- 23 days holiday
- Pension
- 10% employer pension
Skills
Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Warrington.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Salary: £54,731.11 (Base salary) + 34% shift allowance, £73,339.00 overall.
- Holiday entitlement of 23 days per annum.
- Pension scheme with 10% employer and 5% employee contributions.
- Continental shift pattern: 4 days on (day 1 & 2: 6am-6pm, day 3 & 4: 6pm-6am) followed by 4 days off.
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The role
A Maintenance Engineer in Warrington will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of equipment and systems within the paint department of this Manufacturing and Production business. This role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring minimal downtime for production processes.
- Paint Maintenance Engineer - £73,339.00 overall inclusive of Shift Allowance.
- 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am), 4 off.
What you'll do
As the Maintenance Engineer you will be tasked with the following -
* Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services
* Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g. paint atomizer)
* Support (and demonstrate flexibility) with paint process technicians when needed in their process daily checks and on other occasions as required fill in for process technician
* Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and the impact of maintenance activities on the final quality of the product
* Repair efficiently paint line and auxiliaries during downtime
* Lead and participate in 8Ds relating to customer issues and safety
* Contribute and deliver good problem solving of daily downtime to put in long term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
* Supervise external companies doing contract cleaning, maintenance and repair
* Seek constant reduction of unscheduled machinery and equipment downtime
* Participate in continuous improvement processes and activities
* Keep & create maintenance documentation available and updated
The Successful Applicant
A successful Maintenance Engineer should have:
* Paint process basic knowledge (essential)
* HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent)
* Technician certification with a specialty in several of the following fields - mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics (or equivalent)
* Committed to continuous development of own skills and knowledge, and to undertake training relevant to the role
* Robotics and application processes.
* Previous experience in a similar role (essential)
* Experience within an automotive maintenance environment and knowledge of maintenance systems (essential).
* Experience within automotive (desirable)
* Flexible approach with good teamwork skills.
* Able to respond quickly to any breakdown situation.
* Knowledge and experience of improvement techniques.
About Michael Page UK
Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.
Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.
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In their own words
About the company & team
This Warrington-based manufacturing organisation is a leading supplier to the global automotive sector, specialising in the design, development, and production of advanced exterior and mobility-related vehicle components. The site supports major vehicle manufacturers by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that focus on safety, sustainability, performance, and design.
The facility operates within a highly automated manufacturing environment, combining engineering expertise, production excellence, and rigorous quality standards to meet the demands of the automotive industry. Key activities typically include injection moulding, assembly, painting, quality assurance, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, employee development, and environmental responsibility, the organisation works closely with customers and suppliers to deliver products that support the future of mobility. The Warrington operation forms part of a wider international network, contributing to both UK manufacturing capability and global automotive supply chains.
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