Mechanical Engineer

SL Engineering Consultancy Ltd; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their heavy manufacturing and foundry operations in Dronfield. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and supporting improvements across various plant machinery. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship and familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics. The position offers a competitive salary circa £55,000, bonuses, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus shutdowns

Ongoing training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or foundry environments.
• Strong fault-finding capability in mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of plant equipment and industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to a high standard.
• Fault-find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Diagnose recurring breakdowns and support root cause analysis.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Skills

Fault-finding capability

Knowledge of plant equipment

Hydraulics experience

Pneumatics experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC level qualification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Dronfield Heavy Manufacturing / Foundry Environment
Salary: Circa £55,000 + bonus
Shift Pattern: Panama / rotating shifts

The Role

We're recruiting a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support a busy heavy manufacturing / foundry operation. This is a hands‑on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance, fault‑finding, and continuous improvement across a wide range of plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer

• Carry out planned (TPM) and reactive maintenance to a high standard
• Fault‑find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Diagnose recurring breakdowns and support root cause analysis
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics

Skills & Experience of the Mechanical Engineer

• Time‑served apprenticeship and/or HNC level qualification (LEVEL 3 MINIMUM)
• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing or foundry environments
• Strong fault‑finding capability
• Good knowledge of plant equipment and industrial machinery
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience essential (including reading drawings)

Package Offered to the Mechanical Engineer

• Salary circa £55,000 (dependent on shift pattern)
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holiday plus shutdowns
• Structured shift rota issued annually
• Excellent long‑term career progression
• Ongoing training and additional qualifications available