Maintenance Engineer
16 hours ago
Oxford
At Westland Horticulture, we’re growing fast - and our engineering capability is growing with us. We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineers to join our Southport manufacturing site and play a vital role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. This is a practical, varied role where you’ll take ownership of mechanical problem solving across the site, working on a wide range of industrial plant and equipment. If you enjoy fault-finding, improving machinery reliability, and being a trusted technical expert on the shop floor, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact. What you’ll be doing: • Responding to mechanical breakdowns and diagnosing faults to minimise production downtime, • Carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and improvements across site equipment, • Delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to improve reliability and performance, • Supporting installation, relocation, and upgrade of machinery and plant, • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and legislation, • Accurately recording maintenance activity and supporting continuous improvement, • Contributing to a well-organised, cost-effective spare parts system What we’re looking for: • Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 2 qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent), • At least 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing or production environment, • Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills, • Electrically competent, with a willingness to further upskill, • 18th Edition qualification desirable, • Experience working on industrial manufacturing machinery highly advantageous, • Able to work independently, make confident decisions, and remain calm under pressure, • Flexible approach, with some overtime required, • Comfortable working at height when required Why Join Westland? At Westland Horticulture, we’re more than just a leading name in gardening and plant care - we’re a business built on innovation, growth, and people. Joining our team means you’ll be part of a company that truly values your skills, invests in your development, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact! If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, innovate, and contribute to something meaningful, Westland is the place for you!