Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Manufacturing | Days Based (Mon–Fri) | £36,000then once trained up £38,000 + Bonus + Share Scheme
A leading UK manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team on the day shift.
This is a full-time permanent role offering long-term stability, training and progression within a modern manufacturing environment.
The role is based on a Monday to Friday days shift (37 hours per week), with a starting salary of £36,000 rising to £38,000 following training, plus potential annual bonus and share scheme participation.
This position would suit a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician or Mechanical Fitter with strong manufacturing experience and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on plant and machinery
- Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems fault-finding and repairs
- Carry out mechanical fitting, welding and fabrication work
- Support daily production by minimising downtime and breakdowns
- Record and update all maintenance activity accurately on systems
- Communicate with Production Managers and Team Leaders on issues
- Investigate breakdowns and complete effective repairs
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Suggest improvements to reduce repeat failures and improve reliability
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
- Work as part of a multi-skilled engineering and production team
Candidate Requirements
- Time-served Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong mechanical fitting experience in manufacturing
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics fault-finding
- Ability to carry out welding and fabrication tasks
- Experience in planned maintenance / PPM systems
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Eligible to work in the UK
Benefits
- £36,000 rising to £38,000 after training
- Monday to Friday days-based role (37 hours per week)
- Annual bonus scheme (performance related)
- Share scheme eligibility
- Full-time permanent position
- Long-term career stability in UK manufacturing
- Training and development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable days-based role within a respected UK manufacturing business offering training, progression and additional earning potential.
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
