Job Description

Were on the hunt for a

multi-skilled maintenance engineer

to join the engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident engineer who is unafraid to challenge decisions and capable of working both as part of a team and on their own to join one of the manufacturing sectors most exciting and progressive companies.

Why Gripple?

Were not just innovatorswere game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a

100% employee-owned business

, we dont just hire talentwe invest in it.

Whats in it for you:

Share ownership

: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success

15% non-contributory pension

32 days holiday

, increasing with long service, plus quarterly 'thank you' days and your birthday off

Private healthcare

, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage

World-class product training

, career development, and room to grow

The role:

Reporting to the engineering manager, your main tasks will be continuous improvement, maintaining, repairing and improving production equipment and systems across multiple disciplines to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.


You will be based predominantly at our Riverside site in Sheffield, however you will be expected to travel between all six Gripple Ltd manufacturing sites, four of which are in the Lower Don Valley area of Sheffield, so you will need to be in possession of a full UK/EU driving licence.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate should ideally be apprentice-trained with experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You must be extremely

team oriented

, and IT literate with excellent

communication skills

. You should be mechanically biased, but with some electrical ability and experience.


You should have knowledge of the following:

Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

Carrying out scheduled inspections and servicing of machinery and equipment Replacing work parts and lubricating components to prevent breakdowns

Reactive maintenance

Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults promptly to minimise downtime Troubleshooting issues with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems

Continuous improvement

Identifying and implementing improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency Supporting lean manufacturing and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives

Compliance and safety

Adhering to health and safety regulations during all maintenance activities Maintaining accurate records of work completed and parts used

Collaboration

Working closely with production teams to minimise disruption

The Gripple Spirit

Our values fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation arent just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and youll experience:


true

work-life balance

an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally

Take a closer look:

Learn more about who we are and how were changing the game: https://www.gripple.com/about-gripple

Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Apply by

2

nd

February 2026

. Bring your ambition. Well bring the opportunity.

Join a team where everyone belongs

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply. Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.