Maintenance Engineering Jobs

Browse the latest Maintenance Engineering jobs across the UK, covering mechanical, electrical, and multi-skilled engineering roles in manufacturing and industrial environments. These positions include planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repair, and continuous improvement across production facilities.

Opportunities may require electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition certification, as well as experience in mechanical systems, PLCs, and automation equipment.

At Senex Recruitment, we connect maintenance engineers with leading employers in engineering and manufacturing who rely on skilled professionals to keep critical operations running efficiently.

Maintenance Engineering Careers in Engineering & Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineering plays a critical role in ensuring production equipment, machinery, and industrial systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. These roles are essential across manufacturing, engineering, automation, and industrial production environments where reliability and uptime are key to operational success.

Careers in this field often combine mechanical and electrical skills, with many roles requiring strong fault-finding ability, hands-on engineering experience, and knowledge of modern automation systems such as PLC-controlled equipment.

We recruit for both permanent and contract Maintenance Engineering opportunities across manufacturing and engineering sectors throughout the UK, with a focus on the South and South East.

Skills & Experience for Maintenance Engineers

Employers typically look for Maintenance Engineers with strong technical ability, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Desired skills can include:

Electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience
18th Edition wiring regulations (for electrical roles)
PLC fault finding and diagnostics
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Understanding of automation and control systems
Ability to work shifts or on-call systems

PLC Systems, Automation & Industrial Equipment

Many Maintenance Engineering roles involve working with automated production systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and advanced manufacturing equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Production Support

Maintenance Engineers also play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production environments.

Browse Maintenance Engineering Jobs with Senex Recruitment

Explore the latest Maintenance Engineering jobs below and discover opportunities across mechanical, electrical, and multi-skilled engineering roles throughout the UK.

If you are currently working in Maintenance Engineering or looking to progress your career in industrial maintenance, we encourage you to register with us as a candidate so we can match you with suitable opportunities as they arise. Our team works closely with employers across the sector and can support you in identifying roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

If you would prefer to discuss your next move in confidence, please feel free to contact us directly. We are always happy to speak with professionals considering a move into Maintenance Engineering and provide guidance on current opportunities and market trends.

Looking to Hire Maintenance Engineering Professionals?

We also welcome enquiries from employers looking to strengthen their maintenance and engineering teams. If you are currently recruiting within Maintenance Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, or Reliability Engineering, Senex Recruitment can support you in finding skilled professionals who match your technical requirements and company culture.

Whether you are hiring for a single engineer or building an entire maintenance team, we encourage you to submit your vacancy to us for a confidential discussion.

Maintenance Engineering Careers in Engineering & Manufacturing