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Maintenance Engineer
H.B. FullerMilton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (39% match). If the code is right — and H.B. Fuller is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Day Shift Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant machinery and facility infrastructure. This includes maintaining production equipment as well as offices, laboratories, and communal areas to a high standard.
The role requires strong collaboration with Early Shift and Night Shift Engineers to ensure effective handovers, continuity of operations, and knowledge sharing across shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
The Day Shift Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant machinery and facility infrastructure. This includes maintaining production equipment as well as offices, laboratories, and communal areas to a high standard.
The role requires strong collaboration with Early Shift and Night Shift Engineers to ensure effective handovers, continuity of operations, and knowledge sharing across shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out emergency breakdown repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and routine maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
- Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Maintain and optimise plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with specialist equipment, including PLCs, control systems, and automated production machinery.
- Ensure all machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with relevant standards.
- Maintain maintenance stores, ensuring accurate stock levels and that tools/equipment are in good working order.
- Follow and contribute to maintenance strategies, procedures, and best practices.
- Recognised engineering qualification:
- City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering, or
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Engineering, or
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Proven knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including:
- Single-phase and three-phase systems
- Inverters and rectifiers
- Motors, contactors, relays, and sensors
- Control panels and wiring (installation and fault finding)
- Basic PLC fault finding and interaction
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including:
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Belts, bearings, chains, and sprockets
- Pumps, valves, and conveyors
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Good communication skills for reporting, escalation, and knowledge transfer
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
- Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and on-call support when required
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5223 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~209k in sampleP25 £31kP75 £52k
£25kmedian £41kgoing rate £42k£64k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.