Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech has partnered with a well-established industrial manufacturer in Kendal to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain site reliability and ensure production equipment runs smoothly, with a focus on planned preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown repair.

The role offers a salary up to £42,000 with overtime paid at 1.5x, Monday to Friday shifts, and structured training and progression opportunities within a stable, long-term environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Formal qualifications are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Mechanical fault finding
• Equipment inspections
• Continuous improvement activities
• Supporting production and operational teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability

Skills

Mechanical experience

Maintenance planning

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerKendal

£40,000 - £42,000 Overtime Training Progression

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer OpportunityAre you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge, or a mechanically skilled fitter looking to move into a maintenance environment?

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business based in Kendal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation that invests heavily in its people through training, development and clear progression opportunities.

The business is open-minded regarding background and qualifications, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or a strong Mechanical Fitter with transferable skills.

The Package

• Salary up to £42,000 (typically around £40,000)
• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x rate
• Monday to Friday operation
• Structured training and development programmes
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Stable and secure industrial environment
• Long-term career prospects

Shift Pattern

Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday:

• Week 1: 5am-6am start
• Week 2: 8am-9am start
• Week 3: 11am start
• Week 4: 3pm start

The business expects to phase out the 11am shift in the future.

Weekend overtime is typically available one weekend in every 3 to 4 weeks and is paid at time and a half.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining site reliability and ensuring production equipment operates efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Mechanical fault finding
• Equipment inspections
• Continuous improvement activities
• Supporting production and operational teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability

What We’re Looking For

The hiring manager is keen to speak with candidates who have strong mechanical experience gained within manufacturing, industrial, production or engineering environments.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Bearings
• Gearboxes
• Conveyors
• Pumps
• Motors
• Chains and sprockets
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Industrial machinery

Suitable Backgrounds

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Maintenance Technician
• Mechanical Fitter
• Plant Fitter
• Industrial Fitter
• Mechanical Technician
• Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
• Service Engineer seeking a site-based role

Formal qualifications are not essential. The business places greater value on practical mechanical ability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

If you're a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking long-term career development, or a mechanically biased fitter looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.