Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturer in the metals industry is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This position offers a salary of £42,500 with overtime opportunities and a stable working environment. The ideal candidate will have an apprentice-trained mechanical background and experience with mechanical systems. You will be expected to support PPMs and reactive maintenance across the site, focusing entirely on mechanical tasks.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Overtime premiums

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained mechanical background (Ex-Forces welcome).
• Skilled in fault finding, repairs, and safe isolations (LOTO).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems – gearboxes, motors, hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Support PPMs and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Work with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, chains, and rams.

Skills

Fault finding

Repairs

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Apprentice-trained mechanical background

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Days Only – £42,500 + OT

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a steady, long-term role with a great team environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established UK manufacturer supplying into the metals industry.

We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support PPMs and reactive maintenance across our site. You’ll be working with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, chains, and rams, with workshop support for machining and fabrication. Electrical work is handled by contractors – this role is 100% mechanical.

What’s on offer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary £42,500 (£20.45ph) + overtime
• Regular days shift pattern:
  • Monday: 6am–2pm
  • Tuesday–Thursday: 8am–4pm
  • Friday: 6am–2pm
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Overtime premiums (including paid minimums for callouts)
• Small, friendly, supportive team with excellent job security

Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Apprentice-trained mechanical background (Ex-Forces welcome)
• Skilled in fault finding, repairs, and safe isolations (LOTO)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems – gearboxes, motors, hydraulics
• Flexible and reliable with a proactive attitude

If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who values stability, teamwork, and a no-nonsense working culture, this role could be the perfect fit.

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