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Maintenance Engineer (Cutting Machines)

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Coventry · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Category
Engineering
Maintenance Engineer Previous hands-on maintenance experience with Zünd or Kongsberg cutting tables is essential for this position. Location: Coventry Commutable from: Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Bedworth, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Hinckley Salary: £55,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00 Job Type: Permanent Permanent Days | Site Based | No Field Work The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful international manufacturing business. Based at a modern facility in Coventry, you will work with advanced automated production equipment in a permanent, site-based role. This position would be particularly attractive to an engineer looking to move away from field service or regular travel into a stable Monday-to-Friday day shift. The business offers an excellent working environment, strong employee benefits and long-term career stability. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining sophisticated manufacturing equipment, with a particular focus on Zünd or Kongsberg digital cutting tables. Working closely with production, you will carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability, improve reliability and minimise downtime. Duties and Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance Maintain and fault-find Zünd or Kongsberg cutting tables Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control-related faults Respond efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime Identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent solutions Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives Assist with the installation, commissioning and improvement of machinery Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment problems Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation Complete all work safely and in accordance with company procedures Maintain high standards of housekeeping and engineering best practice Candidate Requirements Essential hands-on maintenance experience with Zünd or Kongsberg digital cutting tables Previous Maintenance Engineer experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills Experience of planned preventative and reactive maintenance Good understanding of automated manufacturing equipment Ability to diagnose faults efficiently and minimise downtime Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities Proactive and methodical approach to equipment reliability Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams Strong commitment to health and safety Benefits £55,000 per annum Monday-to-Friday day shift 07:00-15:00 working hours Permanent, site-based position No field work or regular travel Excellent benefits package Modern manufacturing and engineering environment Strong investment in technology and employee development Long-term career stability Opportunity to work with advanced automated cutting technology Apply To apply for the Maintenance Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps
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