Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Dunball; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Bridgwater seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal machinery performance and reliability. The role includes maintaining equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have solid mechanical skills and experience in the manufacturing sector. This position offers a salary of £42,000, a 4% annual bonus, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus (4%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexi start/finish times

37-hour week | Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing production or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing production machinery.
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and breakdowns quickly.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Bridgwater | £42,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Kingston Barnes is working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business based in Bridgwater, who are looking to bring on board a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.

This is a hands-on, technically diverse role supporting production agility and operational efficiency across a busy, forward-thinking site. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in mechanical maintenance who is ready to make a real impact on site reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing production machinery - ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and breakdowns quickly and effectively to keep production on track.
• Implementing improvements and upgrades to enhance machine performance and efficiency.
• Collaborating with production teams to resolve issues, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Documenting work accurately and supporting compliance with quality, health, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• An engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent) is desirable, but hands-on experience and a practical mindset are equally important.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing production or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills with a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating machinery.
• Problem-solving ability - able to diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices and techniques.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with production teams and other engineers.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards in everything you do.

What’s on offer

• £42,000 per annum
• Annual bonus (4%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi start/finish times
• 37-hour week | Monday-Friday

If you are interested, please call Nathan Wilson on (phone number removed) or apply online

*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position*

*Sponsorship is not available*