Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment through proactive troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong mechanical, electrical, and supervisory skills to contribute to the continuous improvement of our facilities. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment where safety, efficiency, and quality are paramount.
Duties
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems to minimise downtime.
- Troubleshoot complex machinery issues using schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools.
- Repair or replace faulty components, including welding and mechanical parts, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimise programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to support automation processes.
- Read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation.
- Supervise maintenance activities carried out by team members or external contractors, ensuring adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
- Lead small teams during maintenance projects, demonstrating leadership and organisational skills.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and upgrades for compliance and future reference.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure minimal disruption to production schedules while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Requirements
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical experience combined with mechanical knowledge is essential.
- Proficiency in working with schematics and technical diagrams.
- Skilled in welding techniques and familiar with industrial safety standards.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience in a maintenance setting.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team under pressure.
- Customer service orientation with a focus on delivering quality support to internal stakeholders. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for professionals eager to utilise their technical expertise while contributing to operational excellence.
Perks
Life assurance
Exclusive discounts at major retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
Generous staff discounts for you and your family
Award-winning training and development, with fantastic career prospects
Wide range of wellbeing support for you and your family (Employee Assistance Programme)
Kwik Fit Club
Free MOT
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pay: £42,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
