Mechanical Installation & Maintenance Engineer in North Walsham)

Ad Warrior Ltd; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday a year

Company pension scheme

Ongoing development and qualifications

Job summary

Rowlands Woodhouse Equipment Ltd based in the UK is seeking a proactive Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Engineer. You will install new plant and equipment, undertake steelwork tasks, and perform planned and reactive maintenance for diverse clients.

The role includes installing and commissioning machinery, carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met across nationwide sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in installations, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• UK driving licence is required; MEWP and forklift experience is an advantage.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure across diverse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Installation & commissioning of machinery and production equipment.
• Preventative maintenance using planned maintenance plans.
• Reactive repairs and fault diagnosis of mechanical handling equipment.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MEWP experience

Forklift experience

Job description

Mechanical Installation & Maintenance Engineer

Salary : £15.50 per hour (39 hours) + overtime (Age 20 years +)

Location : Based in North Walsham, however, installations are Nationwide.

Type : Full-time, Permanent

About us

Rowlands Woodhouse Equipment Ltd is a leader in British process engineering with nearly 50 years of expertise.

From our on-site design and manufacturing facilities in North Walsham, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke solutions, from design and manufacture to on-site installations-for the animal feed, food, and biomass industries.

We are looking for dedicated engineers who to work on diverse range of mechanical handling equipment, that value high standards of workmanship, and want to play a key role in our continued growth

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the installation of a wide variety of new plant and equipment as well as steelwork, and planned and reactive maintenance tasks for our clients

The Role

• Installation & Commissioning: Installing and setting up machinery as well as the commissioning of new mechanical systems and production machinery.
• Preventative Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance plans (PPM) to optimise equipment longevity.
• Reactive Repairs: Promptly diagnose and repair mechanical handling equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Location

Working at different locations around the UK, therefore must be willing to travel (transport provided) and be comfortable with periods working away from home (accommodation provided).

Weekend working will be required when necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience : Proven experience with installations, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Environment: Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• UK driving licence required: MEWP and forklift experience an advantage.
• Technical Proficiency : Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manufacturer manuals.
• Adaptability : Ability to work well under pressure, and turn your skills to many different tasks.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme provided.
• Ongoing development and qualifications.