Maintenance Engineer

  • VEKA plc
  • On-site
  • Engineer
  • published till: 2026-06-01
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The role

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our machinery and equipment run safely, reliably, and efficiently; helping us maintain the high standards our customers expect.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the smooth operation of our production line

What you'll do

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of machinery and equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
• Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak performance
• Contribute to ongoing improvement projects and machine upgrades
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and support compliance with health and safety standards

What you'll need

• Ability to work a Panama shift pattern - 2-week rotation of days and nights. 2-2-3 cycle
• A recognised qualification in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role
• Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts and support occasional out-of-hours maintenance if required

What you'll get

  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Pension (6% employer contribution)
  • Annual profit share 
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free fruit & coffee machines
  • Subsidised vending machines
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme 

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.

At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
 

How we ACT
We have four fundamental values which are at the heart of everything we do. These are not just words, but the very essence of what we do and why we do it. These values – Appreciation, Courage & Ambition, Commitment, Trust & Responsibility – sit at the very core of everything we do, remaining ever-present in each facet of our organisation.

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