Mechanical Engineer

Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a hands-on role focused on maintenance within a heavy manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, alongside solid fault-finding skills. The position offers a salary of £42,097, along with benefits like an 8% matched pension, private healthcare, and 33 days of holiday. Apply now to advance your engineering career in a stable role with unique equipment exposure.

Benefits

8% Matched Pension

Quarterly Bonus

Healthcare

33 Days Holiday

Free Fruit

Occupational Health Support

Qualifications

• Time-served or experienced Mechanical Engineer.
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry ideal.
• Electrical experience or willingness to cross-skill.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance across the site.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Completing safety & quality risk assessments.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Fault-finding ability

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

PC literate

Education

NVQ / ONC / HNC / HND preferred

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday Days

Salary: £42,097

Location: Sheffield

Benefits

• 8% Matched Pension
• Quarterly Bonus
• Healthcare
• 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Banks)
• Free Fruit
• Occupational Health Support

Want a days-only role in a heavy manufacturing environment where your mechanical knowledge actually matters?

This is a hands-on position working with specialist equipment, the sort of kit most engineers never get exposure to.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance across the Melt Shop and Atlas site
• Working on furnaces (VIM, VAR, ESR), heat treatment systems, vacuum plant & mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Using the CMMS to log work, create orders, and support fault-finding
• Helping develop and improve PPM schedules to boost reliability
• Attending daily / weekly maintenance meetings and priority reviews
• Ordering parts and managing spares through the Ecrib system
• Working alongside OEM engineers when specialist support is needed
• Supporting lean practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Completing safety & quality risk assessments and always following safe working practices
• Taking part in training to build stronger technical and cross-skilled capability

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served or experienced Mechanical Engineer
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Able to fault-find confidently and read engineering drawings
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry ideal (others still considered)
• PC literate with solid communication skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive
• Someone who takes pride in doing things properly
• Electrical experience or willingness to cross-skill (training available)
• NVQ / ONC / HNC / HND preferred, but relevant experience also considered

What’s on Offer

• £42,097 salary
• 8% matched pension contribution
• Non-contractual quarterly bonus
• Private healthcare
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free fruit & onsite occupational health

Training, Development, and a Stable Long-term Role

Want a role that gives you solid pay, rare equipment exposure, and a safe, well-run environment?

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.