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Maintenance Engineer

  • sector

    UK Recruitment

  • location

    Sheffield

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Abi Louth

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Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer required to join a leading industrial manufacturing company responsible for maintaining complex mechanical equipment and production systems.

The successful Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical repair, service and maintenance of a range of industrial equipment on-site, including pumps, motors, gearboxes and associated mechanical systems, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.

The Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will ideally have a background in industrial mechanical maintenance, with experience working on production equipment and carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment.

Package

  • £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
  • Company bonus scheme based on company performance
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Overtime available
  • Additional benefits and long-term career progression opportunities

Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role

  • Carry out mechanical repair, servicing and maintenance of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes and associated production machinery.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.
  • Respond to breakdown situations as priority, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise downtime.
  • Support engineering projects and installation work, including equipment modifications, machinery installation, welding, machining and general mechanical fitting.
  • Work closely with the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Operate within a two-shift system (12-hour shifts Monday to Friday) and participate in call-out cover when required.

Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Requirements

  • Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance environments.
  • Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally working with pumps, motors, gearboxes or similar equipment.
  • Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
  • Additional skills such as welding, machining, pipe fitting or general mechanical assembly would be advantageous.
  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or similar discipline preferred.
  • Basic electrical awareness is beneficial but not essential as the role is primarily mechanical.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shift patterns and participate in occasional call-out duties.
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