Mechanical Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team. You will perform maintenance on industrial machinery, ensuring efficiency and reliability in a modern manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience, along with strong knowledge of mechanical systems. This role offers a competitive salary and stable employment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Stable and secure role

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, and conveyors.
• Good awareness of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Minimise downtime and support production targets.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulics

Pump systems

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 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.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £45,000 per year
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm (10 hours per day) with some flexibility
• Shift pattern: 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across production machinery to minimise downtime and support production targets.
• Work with hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, conveyors and other core mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs in a fast-paced production environment.

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

Application

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.