Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to enhance their engineering team. In this vital role, you will ensure optimal performance of production equipment through planned and reactive maintenance. Your expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault-finding will be crucial in minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This company offers a competitive salary, opportunities for overtime, and a supportive environment that fosters career progression. If you are proactive and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Shift allowance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery.
• Carry out breakdown repairs to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Fault-finding

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Lean manufacturing

Basic electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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We are a leading manufacturer known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we’re looking to strengthen our engineering team with the addition of a skilled and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production equipment and systems running at optimal performance. You will carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical equipment across our manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine mechanical maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery

Carry out breakdown repairs to minimize downtime

Participate in PPM schedules and continuously look for improvement opportunities

Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and gearboxes

Support and collaborate with other engineering and production teams

Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations

What We're Looking For:

Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Strong mechanical skills with a working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment

Ability to read technical drawings and fault-find effectively

A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team

Flexibility to work shifts and respond to breakdowns as required

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques

Basic electrical knowledge or a dual-skilled background

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Shift allowance (where applicable)

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a growing business

Supportive and team-focused working environment

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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