Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading UK manufacturer near Desford. You will maintain plant equipment, execute proactive PMs and handle reactive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role offers a £58K+ base with performance bonus and overtime paid at premium rates. You’ll work 4 On 4 Off shifts and have opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and proactive maintenance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance to keep the plant running.
• Execute PPM schedules and reactive tasks as required.
• Maintain gearboxes, shafts, cranes, conveyors and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

PPM scheduling

Hydraulic systems

Education

City and Guilds Level 3

BTEC Level 3 or NVQ3

Apprentice trained to Level 3

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a UK leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK, and they are now looking to extend their engineering division with a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at their brand new manufacturing sites close to the area of Desford.

The basic salary is £58K+ plus performance bonus, plus overtime paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2. The shift pattern is 4 On, 4 Off (5:30-18:00 / 17:30-06:00).

What's in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Basic salary of £58K plus a performance bonus (OTE £65K+)
• Training & Development – Our client aims to operate to world‑class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development programmes.
• Company pension up to 10% (Example you put 5% or more they will put 10%)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Overtime opportunities paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2 for those who want it.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive Mechanical Maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.
• Carry out PPM schedules and Reactive Maintenance Activities as required.
• Carry out work upon all Mechanical elements such as Gearboxes, Shafts, Bearings, Crane systems, Conveyors, Hydraulic systems and Pneumatics.
• Further training and development is available along with further up‑skilling opportunities.

To Be Successful as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• You will need to hold the following Mechanical Vocational and Technical qualifications to be considered: City and Guilds Level 3 AND BTEC Level 3 or higher with NVQ Level 3, OR be Apprentice trained to level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong planned and reactive Mechanical and Fitting maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment as a Maintenance Engineer.
• In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and fast‑paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career.