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.