Mechanical Engineer

GNA Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GNA Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for its site in the UK. The role involves hands-on maintenance of heavy industrial plant, fault finding, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production running smoothly.

You will diagnose faults, service conveyors, hydraulics, pumps, motors, and gearboxes, while recording work and following safety procedures. Prior experience in recycling or heavy industry is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance in heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive mechanical maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair conveyors, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors.
• Collaborate with operations to minimise downtime.
• Identify recurring faults and suggest reliability improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC-HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of our long standing clients at their new site.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our plant machinery through reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance. You'll play a key part in minimising downtime and keeping production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive mechanical maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair conveyors, shredders, screens, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated plant machinery.
• Work closely with the operations team to minimise production downtime.
• Identify and report recurring faults and suggest improvements to increase equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Engineer, or similar.
• Experience working within recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying, waste management, or another heavy industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with conveyors, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and rotating equipment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.

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