Mechanical Engineer

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a vital role in Newbury. The position involves ensuring the efficient operation of industrial machinery, including troubleshooting and maintenance, with career progression opportunities. The role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the chance to work with leading machinery. Ideal candidates have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience and a valid Driving Licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid overtime

Varied work environment

Clear career progression pathways

Convenient central location

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience repairing mobile plant equipment such as forklifts and lorries.
• Basic welding and electrical knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair industrial plant machinery.
• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance on mobile plant equipment.
• Fit new parts ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Welding

Driving Licence

Tools

HGVs

Forklifts

Shredders

Granulators

Conveyor belts

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready for your next career move in Newbury?

We're offering the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company based in the heart of Newbury town centre. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient operation of essential industrial machinery.

If you've gained experience with companies such as Biffa, Grundon or Veolia, this could be the ideal opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Why you'll love this role

• Competitive salary with paid overtime at enhanced rates
• Varied day-to-day work including fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading machinery such as shredders, granulators, and conveyor belts
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression pathways
• Convenient central Newbury location with excellent public transport links

Shift

• 49 hours per week
• 45 hours Monday to Friday + 4 hours Saturday mornings

Salary

• £40,000 to £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair industrial shredders, granulators, conveyor belts, and other plant machinery.
• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance, including welding duties where required.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent repairs to minimise downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on lorries (HGVs) and mobile plant equipment such as forklifts.
• Fit new parts ensuring machinery is safe and compliant with industry standards.

Skills and Experience

• Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience repairing mobile plant equipment such as forklifts and lorries (HGV maintenance advantageous).
• Basic welding and electrical knowledge beneficial.
• Valid Driving Licence required.

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK's leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Accountancy & Finance, Professional & Executive, Automotive and Transport & Logistics sectors