Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Brough; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its maintenance team. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance on production equipment, fault finding, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary around £50,000, with options for fixed nights or a 4 on/4 off schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Choice of working hours

Overtime opportunities

Excellent training and career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in fault finding and repair in a manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding and repair

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds qualification

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking a proactive, hands-on engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team and keep our production running smoothly.

The Role

As part of the on-site engineering team, you'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production equipment
• Fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementing long-term engineering solutions
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained

About You

• Time-served or qualified in Mechanical Engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC)
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills — hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (FMCG, food, automotive, or similar)
• A team player with good communication skills and a commitment to safe working practices

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary around £50,000
• Choice of fixed nights (Mon‑Thurs) or 4 on / 4 off days & nights
• Overtime opportunities
• Excellent training, career development, and a supportive team culture

If you're ready to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your skills make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.