Cinderford, GLS, GB, GL14 2PH
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BASF Metals Recycling Ltd in Cinderford operates a modern recycling facility focused on recovering precious metals from automotive catalytic converters, contributing to sustainable resource use and a circular economy
Are you a hands‑on engineer who thrives on fixing problems, improving reliability, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently?
We’re looking for a Maintenance & Equipment Reliability Engineer to take ownership of site equipment performance—combining practical fault‑finding with long‑term reliability and process safety leadership.
What you’ll be doing
This isn’t just a maintenance role—you’ll be at the heart of site performance:
Diagnose & fix faults – get hands‑on with electrical and mechanical issues to keep moving
Drive reliability – plan and deliver preventative maintenance to maximise uptime
Improve performance – identify trends, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement
Own process safety – manage P&IDs, risk controls, and support safe change (MOC)
Lead maintenance standards – oversee contractors, permits, and safe systems of work
Manage assets & fleet – including fork trucks, cranes, and MEWPs
Control critical spares – ensuring the right parts are available when needed
Be the go-to expert – provide technical support during out-of-hours escalations
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a practical, safety‑focused engineer who enjoys solving problems and improving systems:
Essential:
Level 3 qualification in Electrotechnical (or similar)
18th Edition (BS7671) & Inspection & Testing (2391-52)
Strong electrical fault-finding and safe isolation (LOTO) experience
Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair capability
Experience in manufacturing/production environments
Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and technical documents
Experience with permits and safe systems of work
Desirable:
Process safety knowledge or COMAH-style environments
Experience with CMMS / SAP or maintenance planning tools
Exposure to automation, PLCs, or instrumentation
LOLER, IPAF or machinery safety knowledge
Experience with contractors, MOC, or operational projects
What you can expect:
A competitive salary and annual bonus.
A wealth of additional benefits that include:
25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30) plus bank holidays
An award-winning Pension scheme which includes Death in service up to 4 times salary
All employee share scheme with a company matching scheme in place
Private medical insurance that the company fully funds. You have the option of opting in your partner and children on preferential rates
Service-related awards
Income protection due to critical illness.
Why apply?
Be a key technical expert on site with real ownership
Work in a hands-on, varied role—no two days are the same
Opportunity to shape reliability, safety, and improvement initiatives
Join a business that values safety, compliance, and engineering standards
