Maintenance Engineer

Stafforce Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a fully trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves performing maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting equipment installation. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical engineering and is skilled in using maintenance systems. Opportunities for training and competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive maintenance team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter/Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and respond promptly to breakdowns.
• Manufacture replacement parts when needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility with working hours

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

We're seeking a fully trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support both reactive and planned maintenance across our clients site. If you're hands-on, mechanically skilled, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform statutory and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and diagnose mechanical faults
• Carry out repairs and rebuilds as needed
• Manufacture replacement parts (lathe/milling experience preferred)
• Assist with installation of new equipment to specification
• Operate portable tools and plant equipment safely
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks
• Maintain accurate records using our CMMS system
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter/Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• IT literate with experience using maintenance systems
• Flexible with working hours and overtime
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks, automation, or robotics (advantageous)
• Basic electrical competence (preferred)

What's the benefits for you?

• Be part of a skilled and supportive maintenance team
• Work with a wide range of machinery and technologies
• Opportunities for training and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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