Maintenance Foreman | High Wycombe | £35,000 + excellent benefits

Job Description

Due to ongoing operational requirements, my client is looking to appoint a Maintenance Foreman to support the Maintenance Manager and take a hands-on role in keeping machinery, equipment, and site facilities running safely and efficiently.

This is a practical, varied role within a busy production environment, ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys fault-finding, site maintenance, and supporting day-to-day operations.

The important part

• £14.80 per hour
• £31,938 per annum (41.5-hour week)
• Monday–Thursday: 07:00–16:30
• Friday: 07:00–12:30 (early finish)
• Overtime available as required
• Long-term, stable position within an established business

What you will be doing

• Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and production equipment, including CNC machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults
• Coordinating with external service engineers and contractors when required
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and service records
• Carrying out and recording calibration checks on measuring equipment
• Completing general site maintenance, including repairs to buildings, doors, roofs, and infrastructure
• Supporting the upkeep of heating, ventilation, extraction, and compressed air systems
• Ensuring workshop tools, utilities, and equipment are maintained safely
• Conducting site inspections and identifying hazards or potential improvements
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager with planning and prioritising maintenance activities
• Providing hands-on support and guidance to junior maintenance staff
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures

What we are looking for

• General engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Strong experience maintaining machinery and production equipment
• CNC machinery experience advantageous
• Knowledge of pneumatics, compressed air systems, and basic hydraulics
• Experience with property and general site maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with contractors and suppliers

Health & safety

• Commitment to working safely and promoting safe working practices
• Experience working to health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Involvement in risk assessments, safety checks, and incident reporting

Desirable (but not essential)

• Formal engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)
• Background in manufacturing or production environments
• Basic IT skills for maintenance logging
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Forklift certification