Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team in Castle Donington. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on staff retention and development. You will be responsible for providing essential maintenance to minimize production downtime, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. If you have a proactive approach and a passion for engineering, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Sick Pay

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance required.
• Experience with CNC, tooling, and general manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure continuous production by fault finding and maintaining equipment safely.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Fault-finding

Preventative Maintenance

Basic Welding

Continuous Improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Apprenticeship

Tools

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

CNC Machinery

Job description

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Castle Donington

Client: Staffline Group PLC

Location: Castle Donington, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 937fa6f3d655

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Type of Job: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £36,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Days, 5:30 am - 2 pm, Monday to Friday, 40-hour week

Location: Castle Donington area

Work Environment: Onsite within a small engineering team, no night shifts, early start and finish

Benefits: £34-£36k Target Plus Benefits, 30 days holiday, Sick Pay, Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Health cash plan, Free onsite parking, Overtime opportunities

Company Overview

Our client is a longstanding manufacturer with a rich history, featuring an established site and a long-serving engineering team. The company values staff retention, offers training and development, and encourages innovation. The role involves supporting the production of high-quality manufactured products.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime
• Ensure continuous production by fault finding and maintaining equipment safely and logically
• Work with various machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanical fittings
• Fault-finding and repairs, including fabrication and electrical/instrumentation work
• Implement minor equipment modifications to enhance performance
• Complete scheduled maintenance and contribute to equipment overhauls

Qualifications & Requirements

• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance
• Experience with plastics, process, CNC, tooling, or general manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of conveyor belts, drives, gearboxes, couplings, hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Basic welding and fabrication skills advantageous
• Proactive fault-finding approach and commitment to continuous improvement