Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Salary: £51,075 - £56,750 DOE (inclusive of allowances) + Bonus + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30)
On-Call: 1 in 5 weeks (allowance paid)

We are recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a major new facility in its commissioning phase. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a high-performing team at a newly constructed site that will be operational by mid-2025.

This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, with access to brand-new systems, equipment still under warranty, and significant scope for long-term development and progression.

You'll be responsible for:

• Delivering planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance across the entire site.

• Supporting the commissioning, shutdown, and optimisation of systems.

• Working closely with equipment suppliers and third-party contractors.

• Assisting in the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior technicians.

• Large mechanical plant systems

• Pumps, valves, and hydraulics

• Pneumatics and alignment tools

• Power transmission and rotating machinery

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (or significant relevant experience).

• Strong background in heavy engineering environments (e.g. large plant, utilities, forces, power, etc.).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a 24/7 team operation (Mon-Fri with on-call rotation).

• Comfortable working with OEM partners and adapting to evolving site operations.

• Base Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

• On-call Allowance: +6%

• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 2.5%

• Holidays: 25 days, increasing to 31 with service + your birthday off

• Pension: Up to 9% matched (1.5x employee contribution)

• Death in Service: 4x base salary

• Further Education Support

• Wellness Programme: £300 annual allowance (e.g. gym memberships)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Referral Bonus: £1,000