Help Us Build the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing
Are you a proactive Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in preventing problems before they occur?
Woolcool® is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment as we continue to invest in new manufacturing technologies and automated production lines.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys planned preventative maintenance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with Production and Operations teams to ensure our machinery performs safely, efficiently and reliably, helping us deliver exceptional service to our customers.
About Woolcool®
Based in Stone, Staffordshire, Woolcool® is an environmentally and socially conscious business specialising in sustainable insulated packaging solutions made from natural materials.
As a certified B Corp and one of the UK's leading sustainable packaging manufacturers, we're committed to balancing people, planet and profit. Our products support customers in the food, pharmaceutical and e-commerce sectors, helping organisations reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.
Included in the Times Best Places to Work 2025, we're proud of the culture we've built and the opportunities we offer our people.
Woolcool operates on proudly progressive values, from our founding belief in the superiority of natural materials to our commitment to develop our team members, support our partners and enhance the community in which we are based. Our culture is the heart of our business: Be Honest, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Open-minded & Be Creative underpin our organisation.
We are all human and all equal. Here at Woolcool we are committed to supporting and promoting equality, inclusion and diversity. We actively celebrate and support colleagues’ different abilities, parental responsibility, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone should feel safe, supported and secure, and that they are welcomed and encouraged in their development at all stages in writing their story with us. Woolcool is who it is because of our team.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, your primary focus will be delivering an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme to maximise machine reliability, reduce downtime and support the continued growth of our manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance across all manufacturing equipment.
- Complete machinery inspections, servicing and condition-based maintenance activities.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Assist with installation, commissioning and optimisation of new production and automation equipment.
- Support continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency, reliability and equipment performance.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime.
- Identify opportunities to improve preventative maintenance processes and asset reliability.
- Ensure all maintenance activity is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and legislation.
- Support contractor visits and external maintenance providers where necessary.
About You
Essential
- Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
Desirable
- Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- Experience supporting automated production equipment.
- PLC fault-finding experience.
- Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics and sensors.
- Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary DOE
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression as Woolcool® continues to grow
- Opportunity to work with new manufacturing technologies and automated production systems
- Friendly, supportive and purpose-driven culture
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stone ST15 0SS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of engineering experience do you have?
- Do you have experience working in a manufacturing environment?
- Please describe your experience of fault-finding and repairing production machinery.
Work Location: In person
