A rapidly expanding manufacturing business supplying bespoke products to a wide range of sectors, including construction, engineering and manufacturing.
The site operates across several specialist manufacturing areas, with this position being based within the extrusion side of the business.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance position with a strong mechanical and hydraulic bias.
You will be responsible for keeping production equipment running effectively, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and supporting the wider engineering team with fault finding and repairs.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Replace and repair bearings, seals and hydraulic components.
Carry out component changes and straight swaps where required.
Support preventative maintenance and TPM activities.
Carry out general mechanical fault finding and repairs.
Electrical maintenance and fault finding would be beneficial.
Work safely and effectively to minimise production downtime.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
A strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally with multi-skilled experience.
Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
Experience working with bearings, seals and other mechanical components.
Electrical maintenance experience would be advantageous.
An apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training.
Level 3 engineering qualification preferred, with Level 2 considered.
The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a 3-week rotating 12-hour shift pattern, working 06:00–18:00 days and 18:00–06:00 nights:
Week 1: Monday & Tuesday OFF, Wednesday–Friday DAYS
Week 2: Monday–Wednesday NIGHTS, Thursday & Friday OFF
Average of 42 hours per week, or approximately 39.5 hours after unpaid breaks
Tuesday day shifts are used for TPM activities (06:00–18:00)
There is no scheduled weekend working, although there is an opportunity to work approximately one weekend per month as overtime if desired.
Salary & Benefits
Base Salary of £50,000-£53,000 (this includes attendance allowance)
£1,040.04 attendance payment, paid monthly
Overtime paid at 1.3x during the week
Weekend overtime paid at 1.5x, with double time after 8 hours
23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Ongoing opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing environment
If this role is of interest, please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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