Location: Tallington Lakes, Stamford
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, carrying out reactive and planned maintenance activities, fault finding, and supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs to minimise production downtime.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant and machinery.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical and basic electrical faults.
- Install, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, and other production equipment.
- Assist with machinery upgrades, modifications, and installation projects.
- Coordinate maintenance activities and support production teams to ensure operational efficiency.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers when required.
- Order engineering spares and materials to support maintenance activities.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability and performance.
Essential Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering.
- Proven experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within an industrial environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Due to the location of the site, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and have access to reliable transport.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.
- Experience working with pumps, pipework systems, and compressed air systems.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- MEWP (Cherry Picker/Scissor Lift) certification.
- Experience within food manufacturing, print, plastics, recycling, process, or heavy manufacturing industries.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering?
- Do you have experience with mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs?
- Do you have experience maintaining pumps and industrial pipework systems?
- How many years of maintenance engineering experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift or MEWP licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
