Maintenance Engineer UK

What are you going to do?

As a Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance on Voortman machines at customer locations throughout the United Kingdom. Your main goal is to keep equipment operating reliably and efficiently, helping customers minimize downtime and maximize performance. You will travel regularly to customer sites, working independently to perform inspections, maintenance activities, and technical improvements.

You will work independently or together with a small team, travelling to customer locations for projects that typically last one to five days. Most assignments take place during weekdays, allowing you to spend weekends at home. Your work involves inspecting machines, identifying potential issues before they become failures, and carrying out maintenance activities that keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will be the technical point of contact on-site, communicating clearly with customers and colleagues about progress, findings, and recommendations. While your primary region will be the United Kingdom, there are opportunities to support maintenance projects across Europe for those interested in international travel and additional variety.

This job contains:

• Perform preventive maintenance on Voortman machines at customer sites throughout the UK;

• Traveling from Monday to Friday; in the weekends you’re home;

• Inspect machines and identify wear, defects, or potential technical issues;

• Diagnose and resolve technical malfunctions, primarily within mechanical systems;

• Advise customers on maintenance practices and optimal machine performance;

• Prepare service reports and document technical findings;

• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders regarding ongoing work;

• Support maintenance and service projects elsewhere in Europe when required or desired.

Requirements

We ask

• A Mechanical background through education or relevant working experience;

• Strong mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills;

• The ability to work independently and take ownership of assignments;

• Good communication skills in English;

• Willingness to travel frequently within the United Kingdom;

• A customer-focused and professional attitude;

• Eligibility to travel internationally when required.

We offer

• A field service role focused on preventive maintenance and machine reliability;

• A dedicated service region within the United Kingdom;

• Opportunities to gain international experience through projects across Europe;

• A varied position combining technology, travel, and customer interaction;

• Product training and support from an experienced service team;

• Modern tools and equipment to perform your work safely and efficiently;

• Competitive employment conditions and travel arrangements;

• Opportunities for technical and personal development.

About Voortman

What started in a chicken shed in Rijssen in 1968 has grown into a global player in CNC steel processing machines. With a team of over 750 colleagues worldwide, we not only develop and build high-end machines but also smart software and reliable service that our customers can count on. These three powerful pillars make our Twente-based international family business unique.