Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their day shift team near Chesterfield. This role offers a competitive base salary of £41,065 per annum, with achievable earnings of over £50,000 through bonuses and overtime. Applicants should have a mechanical maintenance background, experience with automated systems, and relevant engineering qualifications. The company values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits

Up to 10% pension contribution

Canteen

Uniform

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship is desirable.
• Experience in automated manufacturing/production environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join the day shift team as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery in a large manufacturing business.
• Work Monday to Friday, focusing on achieving production goals.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Automated Manufacturing

Understanding of Gear Boxes

Understanding of Motors

Understanding of Conveyors

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/HNC/HND

Job description

• Salary: Up to £41605 per annum + + OT = earnings of £50k and upwards
• Posted on: 16th Jul 2025
• Job Reference: JN -072025-63113_1752666975

Do you want to work Monday-Friday days only (7.00am-3.30pm) for a base salary of £41065 per annum + Bonus + Overtime? Earnings of £50000 and upwards achievable?

If so, then please read on.

The basics:

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Shift: Days - Monday-Friday (7.00am-3.30pm)

Bonus: From 6 months onwards = up to 10% of salary, up to £300 production bonus per quarter, up to £60 health and safety bonus per quarter and up to £1500 per annum additional bonus.

Location: near Ashover - Chesterfield

Overtime rates: x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 Sunday

Benefits: up to 10% pension contribution, x3 salary death in service, Canteen, Uniform, Bonus.

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business that have plants across the world we now require a mechanical maintenance engineer / mechanical fitter to join the day shift team.

The ideal candidate / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- Time served apprenticeship

- Strong Mechanical Maintenance background, working within automated manufacturing/ production environment or similar

- Knowledge and understanding of Gear Boxes, Motors and Conveyors

- Educated in a relevant engineering discipline - City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/HNC/HND etc

Commutable from: Chesterfield, Alfreton, Clay Cross, Belper, Buxton and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.