Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Maintenance Engineer Jobs Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use our website, create an account, upload a CV, post a job, or interact with our platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled transparently and securely. We are the data controller for all personal data collected through our platform unless stated otherwise.

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Who This Policy Applies To

This policy covers:

  • Jobseekers using the Maintenance Engineer Jobs platform
  • Employers and recruiters posting jobs or viewing applicants
  • Website visitors browsing, subscribing, or interacting with our content

Maintenance Engineer Jobs operates as a job board and works with partnered recruitment providers to support job matching in the engineering sector.

Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide to us

This includes:

  • Name, email address, phone number, login details
  • CV/resume, skills, employment history, qualifications
  • Location, salary expectations, preferred shifts
  • Saved searches and job alert preferences
  • Messages to employers or recruiters
  • Marketing preferences
  • Optional demographic information

Information collected automatically

We collect technical and usage data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device details
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Job views, clicks, and interactions
  • Traffic source (Google, LinkedIn, etc.)

Employer data

For employer/recruiter accounts, we may collect:

  • Contact details
  • Company information
  • Job listings and applicant activity
  • Billing details (processed securely via third-party providers)

We do not request or store unnecessary information.

How We Use Your Data

For Jobseekers

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Matching you with relevant jobs
  • Allowing you to apply for roles
  • Sharing applications with employers or partnered recruiters
  • Sending job alerts and recommendation emails (if opted in)
  • Providing customer support
  • Improving platform performance and relevance

We may contact you about other suitable opportunities offered by our recruitment partners, where aligned with your job preferences and our legitimate interests.

For Employers & Recruiters

  • Managing accounts and job postings
  • Providing access to applicant data
  • CV search functionality (if available)
  • Processing payments and invoicing
  • Improving platform performance and reporting

For All Users

  • Website analytics
  • Platform security and fraud prevention
  • Service improvements and feature development

You may unsubscribe from marketing at any time.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process data under:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide your Maintenance Engineer Jobs account and job-matching services
  • Legitimate interests – operating our platform, improving services, matching jobseekers with opportunities
  • Consent – email marketing, cookies, optional demographic data
  • Legal obligations – accounting, regulatory requirements

How Your Data Is Shared

We may share your data with:

Employers or recruiters

When you apply for a job, your application is shared with the advertising employer or with partnered recruitment providers acting on their behalf. Some employers prefer to remain confidential; in these cases, applications may be reviewed by a recruitment partner before being forwarded or used to assess suitability for similar roles.

Recruitment partners

Maintenance Engineer Jobs Ltd works with selected recruitment partners to support job matching and vacancy fulfilment. These partners may access your data to review applications, match you to relevant opportunities, or contact you where appropriate.

(This includes Stirling Warrington Ltd, our recruitment partner in the engineering sector.)

Trusted service providers

Examples include payment processors, email platforms, and analytics tools.
They only process data on our behalf.

Legal or regulatory authorities

Only where required by law.

We do not sell your personal data.

Data Retention

  • Jobseeker accounts: stored until you delete them
  • Job applications: stored for 12 months
  • CV/profile data: stored until deleted
  • Employer/recruiter account data: retained during the commercial relationship + 6 years
  • Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe

You may request deletion at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to direct marketing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at jobs@maintenanceengineerjobs.co.uk

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure AWS hosting
  • SSL encryption
  • Firewalls and access controls
  • Regular backups
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

No online service can guarantee absolute security, but we work to minimise risks. If a data breach affecting your information occurs, we will notify you where required by law.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, support site functionality, and analyse performance.

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. You can update your preferences at any time via the CookieYes banner or settings panel.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These enable core features such as:

  • Logging into your account
  • Security features
  • Load balancing and site functionality

You cannot disable these cookies through the consent tool.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

Used to understand:

  • How visitors use the site
  • Which pages are most popular
  • How users interact with job listings

These may include tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies run only if you consent.

Functional Cookies

Support optional features such as:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Saving search settings
  • Easier future logins

Advertising & Targeting Cookies (if implemented)

Used to show relevant content or measure campaign performance.

These are disabled unless you opt in.

Managing Cookies

When you visit our site, CookieYes will display a consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise cookie preferences

You can change your choices at any time.

Contact Details

For data requests, questions or concerns, contact our Data Controller:

Maintenance Engineer Jobs Ltd
jobs@maintenanceengineerjobs.co.uk

Access to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is available through the footer on every page of the Maintenance Engineer Jobs website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page, and we may notify you by email where appropriate.