Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer – Growth & Impact

Sofidel; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Private Healthcare

Attendance bonus*

Discounted Staff shop

Free car parking

Job summary

Sofidel UK is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to be based at our Papermill in Hamilton, Leicestershire. You will join an established engineering team and develop into a competent engineer in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reducing downtime, improving machine performance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. We value hands‑on problem solving, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• FMCG / Heavy industry experience.
• At least 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line intervention during mechanical breakdowns and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance per established standards and plans.
• Check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever necessary.
• Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
• Complete maintenance care obligations and render assistance in equipment repair as necessary.
• To perform quality improvement and cost reduction and productivity as obligated.
• Oversee mechanical devices while in operation and listen for complications using testing instruments.
• Regulate downtime by informing production staff on standard preventive maintenance methods.
• Maintain records and files if requested.
• Participate in emergency on‑call duty on a rotational basis and work shifts as required.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Education

Apprenticeship or degree in mechanical/electrical/engineering

Job description

Sofidel UK is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to be based at our Papermill in Hamilton, Leicestershire. You will join an established engineering team and develop into a competent engineer in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reducing downtime, improving machine performance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. We value hands‑on problem solving, safety, and quality standards.