Mechanical Engineer

SL Engineering Ltd; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dronfield is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to conduct planned and reactive maintenance in a busy manufacturing environment. This hands-on role requires strong fault-finding capabilities and a minimum of HNC level qualifications or a time-served apprenticeship. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities in a structured environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus shutdowns

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or HNC level qualification is essential.
• Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong fault-finding capability is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to a high standard.

Skills

Fault-finding capability

Knowledge of plant equipment

Hydraulics experience

Pneumatics experience

Education

HNC level qualification (LEVEL 3 MINIMUM)

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned (TPM) and reactive maintenance to a high standard

Qualifications

• 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

• 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