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Posted 14 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Westwood Recruitment
Milton Keynes, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Westwood Recruitment are currently working with a leading company to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer in Milton Keynes. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and maintenance of high-speed printing, inserting and ancillary production equipment used to deliver critical documents for customers. Key Responsibilities * Set up, maintain and optimise production machinery in line with defined operating standards. * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) within agreed timescales and in accordance with health and safety requirements. * Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out fault diagnosis and repairs. * Undertake hands-on analysis and structured problem solving to identify and resolve equipment issues. * Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment. * Maintain high standards of accuracy, reliability and equipment performance. * Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production and engineering targets. * Ensure all engineering activities are carried out with appropriate consideration for confidentiality, data security and workplace safety. Experience & Qualifications * Recognised engineering qualification, minimum NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or HNC equivalent * Demonstrable experience in multi-skilled maintenance engineering * Previous experience working within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment * 5+ years experience in Engineering, particularly within FMCG, pharmaceuticals or other high-speed manufacturing environments * Electrical fault-finding experience * Knowledge of COSHH, Health & Safety and environmental procedures * Experience working within a highly regulated production environment Benefits * Generous Company Pension * Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program * EV Car and Cycle to work scheme * Flexible weekly wellbeing time * 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays