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Maintenance Engineer

Abingdon
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Maintenance Engineer – Abingdon
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum | Permanent | Full-Time

We’re working with our Client, a leading engineering and fabrication specialist, to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Abingdon.

This position will support two UK sites — Abingdon and Bridgend (Wales) — ensuring all plant, machinery and equipment meet operational standards, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance schedules. Travel to the Bridgend site will be required twice a month (with flexibility for additional visits as needed).

Key Responsibilities



Manage and maintain service schedules for all production equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

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Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.

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Liaise with and manage sub-contractors for specialist repairs and servicing.

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Maintain accurate maintenance records and update internal systems.

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Identify and manage critical spares, tools and servicing requirements.

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Support production teams by improving equipment reliability and performance.

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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety awareness across both sites.

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Assist outside normal working hours if critical breakdowns occur.

Experience & Qualifications

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Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, ideally within welding and fabrication or a similar heavy engineering environment.

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Strong background in electrical fault finding, PLC diagnostics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

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Proven experience implementing PPM schedules and improving equipment efficiency.

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Experience servicing and repairing CNC cutting machines and welding robots is highly desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

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Highly self-motivated, solutions-driven, and professional.

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Able to influence and work effectively with teams across the business.

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Flexible and proactive with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

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Flexible working hours (core hours 10am–3pm Mon–Thurs, 9am–12pm Fri)

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Private healthcare & life assurance

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Generous pension scheme

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25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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Cycle to work scheme

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Health & wellbeing programme

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Free on-site parking

Hours: 37 per week
Location: Abingdon (occasional travel to Bridgend, Wales)
Job Type: Permanent

If you’re a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and genuine long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you

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