Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Are you a talented Mechanical Engineer seeking your next opportunity?

Join our energetic team and play a vital role in maintaining plant machinery and production equipment within a high-paced manufacturing setting.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll take a proactive approach to reducing equipment downtime, boosting reliability, and ensuring production targets are met consistently. We seek someone with a solid mechanical foundation, skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining optimal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure machinery and equipment are effectively maintained, focusing on maximising uptime and enhancing efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment issues and develop corrective and contingency plans, providing regular updates to management.
• Manage maintenance schedules for production machinery, maximising Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while controlling costs.
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current and align with the maintenance strategy.
• Maintain strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, ensuring the maintenance team adheres to all safety protocols.
• Establish and manage service agreements with third-party providers for site utility systems.
• Oversee third-party contractors, ensuring all risk assessments and method statements are completed prior to work commencing.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Completed apprenticeship or relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience (1 year for fast-track applicants).
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Benefits Package:
An excellent benefits package is offered. Full details available upon request.

To apply for this opportunity, please click the link and apply or contact Samantha Hughes on for a confidential chat.