Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Starkey Recruitment Group; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime bonuses

Days shift

Mentor apprentices

Supportive team

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a days-only, 4 on/4 off continental shift pattern on a high-output UK manufacturing site.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-find hydraulics and pneumatics, read drawings, and mentor apprentices while supporting new equipment installations. Attractive overtime, bonuses, and life insurance accompany a strong team.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• C&G Part 3 or ONC / HNC required.
• Strong experience with hydraulics & pneumatics.
• Knowledge of motors & drives (gear motors, reduction gearboxes, overhead cranes).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections & planned maintenance.
• Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns.
• Fault-find using hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Record parts usage to maintain accurate stores stock levels.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out plant modifications in line with regulations.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Assist with training and mentoring apprentices.
• Participate in call-out cover when required.
• Work reasonable overtime during peak demand.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Motors & Drives

Engineering Drawings

Independent/Team Player

Education

C&G Part 3 or ONC / HNC

Job description

£52,000-£54,000 + Premium Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Days Only | 4 on / 4 off | Continental Shifts

Looking for excellent earning potential, job security, and a strong team environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, high-output manufacturing site where overtime is regular and rewarded.

What's in It for You?

Salary: £50,000-£52,000

• Regular overtime paid at premium rates
• Days only - no nights
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts (30-minute paid lunch)
• Christmas bonus
• Track & SFPB bonuses (performance/output related)
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary

Pension:

• Employee: 2%
• Company: 2%

Holiday:

• 23 days total (15 days + 8 bank holidays)

• Additional service-related entitlement
• Pro-rata in first year

The Role

Reporting to the Departmental Engineer, you will play a key role in keeping plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections & planned maintenance
• Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns
• Fault-find using hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
• Record parts usage to maintain accurate stores stock levels
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Carry out plant modifications in line with regulations
• Support installation of new equipment
• Assist with training and mentoring apprentices
• Participate in call-out cover when required
• Work reasonable overtime during peak demand

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Time-served apprenticeship
• C&G Part 3 or ONC / HNC
• Strong experience with hydraulics & pneumatics
• Knowledge of motors & drives (gear motors, reduction gearboxes, overhead cranes)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience
• Banksman certification
• FLT / access equipment training
• Experience using lathes, milling machines, grinders

Why Apply?

• High earning potential with overtime and bonuses
• Stable, long-term role in a busy production environment
• Days only shift pattern for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop skills and mentor apprentices
• Supportive engineering team with strong leadership