Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Proftech Talent; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cannock seeks skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join their team on a continental shift pattern. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering and fault-finding. They offer competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits including holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 23 days

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life insurance valued at 2x salary

Track & SFPB bonuses based on output

Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• Strong fault-finding skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems essential.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections.
• Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Investigating breakdown causes and proposing long-term solutions.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Proficiency in reading engineering drawings

Hands-on experience with motors

Teamwork

Education

C&G Part 3 or ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers

Location:Cannock
Shifts: Continental - 1 x 4 on / 4 off (Days Only) 1 x 4 on /4 off (Nights Only)
Hours: 12-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch)

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join our team, working on a continental shift pattern. You'll report directly to the Departmental Engineer and play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving our production equipment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections

• Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime

• Reporting parts used to maintain adequate stock levels

• Investigating breakdown causes and proposing long-term solutions

• Installing, modifying, and commissioning plant equipment (to regulations)

• Supporting apprentice training

• Occasionally covering call-outs and working overtime when required

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: C&G Part 3 or ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience: Time-served apprenticeship

• Strong fault-finding skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings

• Hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, drives, and cranes

• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a foundry environment

• Forklift, access equipment, or banksman certification

• Competence in operating lathes, milling machines, and grinders

What We Offer

• Holiday Entitlement: 23 days (15 standard + 8 statutory), increasing with service (pro-rata in year 1)

• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with employer and employee contributions at 2%

• Life Insurance: 2x salary

• Bonuses:

  • Track & SFPB bonuses (based on output)

  • Christmas bonus

Join a team where your technical skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and where there's real opportunity to make a difference.

Apply today to become part of our forward-thinking maintenance team.