Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is a well known manufacturer in their sector with multiple sites and opportunities across the UK. They have a strong manufacturing presence which focuses on quality, efficiency, and safety.

Job Description

• Join a growing business with multiple sites across the UK
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Carry out maintenance activities in your area of responsibility, maximising wrench time while following safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
• Provide feedback to planners and leadership to help optimise schedules, frequency, and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge, basic Clean-Inspect-Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics.
• Lead the root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Continental shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - 42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts (12-hour shifts).

The Successful Applicant

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience.
• Recognised mechanical academic qualification.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of equipment and technical standards.
• A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary: £59,306.05 (including shift premium).
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Visa sponsorship.
• Relocation package.
• Generous pension scheme: We double your contribution! put in 5%, add 10%.
• Extended fully paid family leave
• Provided PPE: Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned, and maintained on-site.
• A 24-hour online GP for you and your family
• Free virtual physiotherapy
• A discounted gym membership
• Long service rewards
• Critical illness cover
• Electric car scheme
• Day off on your birthday
• Option to buy/sell holiday leave.