Mechanical Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kidderminster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient operations. You will solve problems, perform maintenance, and work hands-on with a dedicated team. A Level 3 Engineering qualification is required, along with industry experience. The position offers a salary of up to £48,155, additional perks, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased engineer with manufacturing/factory experience.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.
• Fit and ready for occasional physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to problem solver for the plant.
• Participate in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Work as part of a hands-on team to keep operations running.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Diagnostics experience

Bearing fitting/alignment experience

Education

Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Keep the plant humming. Build a sustainable future. You wont just maintain machinery, you keep the heart of production beating. This business care about long-term partnerships, careers that actually go somewhere, and putting sustainability at the core of everything we do. If you're a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the team and keep operations running like clockwork.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to problem solver for the plant, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and keeping specialist machinery in peak condition. One day you\'re diagnosing a hydraulic fault, the next you\'re aligning bearings or welding a repair. Variety and impact in daily work.
• Be part of a tight-knit, hands-on in-house team who rely on you to keep everything moving. From planned maintenance to unexpected breakdowns, you\'ll roll up your sleeves and make things happen.

Hours

4 days on, 4 days off. Shift 1 & 2: 6am-6pm. Shift 3: 7am-7pm. Shift 4: 6pm-6am.

Requirements

• Mechanically biased engineer with manufacturing/factory experience
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Hands-on, adaptable, and ready to tackle a variety of tasks
• Fit and ready for occasional physically demanding work

Skills You'll Bring

• Team player who builds great relationships
• Good communication, written and verbal
• Solid knowledge of environment, health, and safety processes
• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Diagnostics experience: hydraulics, pneumatics, drive chains
• Bearing fitting/alignment experience

Nice to Have

• Completed a hands-on apprenticeship
• HNC or HND (or equivalent)
• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing
• Knowledge of cutting & grinding regulations
• Arc & MIG welding / basic fabrication
• Electrical control systems experience

What You'll Get

• Salary up to £48,155 (including allowances/bonuses)
• Pension scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible holiday options & volunteering day
• Employee assistance & wellbeing programme (including 24/7 GP, counselling, mental health support, dental cover, health cash plan, eye tests)
• Financial advice & support
• Employee discounts on various retailers, gyms, and company products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join Share Incentive Plan & Employee Profit Participation Programme

Sounds like something up your street? Get your CV in and expect a call