Mechanical Engineer

E3recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to work at their site near Dewsbury. This role involves maintenance of a range of production machinery, ensuring efficiency and minimizing downtime. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a manufacturing setting. This position offers a stable, days-only schedule and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary: £45,000 per year

Excellent training and development opportunities

Secure long-term role with growth potential

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer in manufacturing or heavy engineering.
• Ability to work with hydraulic systems, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
• Flexible, reliable, and capable of working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Ensure efficient running of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous production targets in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Bearings

Conveyors

Fault finding

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

A leading UK manufacturer with over 200 years of history and multiple sites across the country is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team at their busy site near Dewsbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-established business, working on a wide range of heavy industrial equipment in a modern manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 per year
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm (10 hours per day) with some flexibility
• Days only – no shifts or nights
• Secure, long-term role with a business that continues to grow
• Excellent training and development opportunities

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production machinery. This includes working with hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, conveyors and other core mechanical systems. You will ensure equipment runs efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production targets.

Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings and conveyors
• Ability to fault find and carry out repairs in a fast-paced production setting
• Good awareness of health and safety standards in a manufacturing environment
• Flexible, reliable and a strong team player

This is a days only role, perfect for a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking for security, career progression and work-life balance within a respected UK manufacturer.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Mechanical Engineer with a company that values its people and has been a trusted name in manufacturing for over two centuries.