Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Career growth & development

Dynamic, professional environment

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a forward‑looking manufacturing site in Monmouth. You will identify failure modes, diagnose breakdowns and carry out preventive maintenance to keep plant running safely and efficiently on a 12‑hour day shift.

The role requires an apprenticeship, NVQ 3 or equivalent, and significant hands‑on experience with fabrication, welding and machining. A proactive, mentor‑like attitude and the ability to report clearly are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Demonstrates drive, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure and report accurately and timely.
• Experience with fabrication, welding and machining is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Identify failure modes of plant equipment and return equipment to operation safely and timely.
• Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns.
• Liaise with day engineering teams to resolve long-term issues.
• Locate spare parts using the maintenance management system and manage returns.
• Identify failure modes of electrical equipment and advise on prevention.
• Record maintenance work in notifications and feedback on schedules.
• Perform preventive maintenance to align with planned schedules.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pressure management

Reporting skills

Motivation

Education

NVQ 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

Fabrication

Welding

Machining

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Panama, Days Only - 12 hours (6am-6pm) Reduced Hours on Weekends*

£48,500

Monmouth

Overview

This successful business stands as a prominent and well-established player in their respective industry, delivering high quality products throughout the United Kingdom. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, what you'll be doing:

• Identifying failure modes of plant equipment and returning the equipment to operation safely and in a reasonable timescale.
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns.
• To liaise with engineering day teams to identify and resolve long-term engineering issues.
• Locating spare parts using the maintenance management system. Collecting and returning spares to stores.
• Identifying failure modes of electrical equipment and making recommendations to prevent further failures.
• Obtaining maintenance schedules from the maintenance management system and feeding back work carried out. Work arising to be recorded using notifications.
• To carry out preventive maintenance routines, including the following:
• Working collaboratively with other Mechanical Maintenance Engineer's to ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance is completed in line with scheduling.

What we'll need from you:

• Significant experience within a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role within manufacturing.
• Constant drive, enthusiasm, and self-motivation with ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accurate and timely reporting skills.
• Completed an apprenticeship as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Working knowledge of good engineering practices.
• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent City & Guilds or HNC) or equivalent.
• Experience with Fabrication, Welding and Machining are preferable.

What you'll get in return:

• A generous Salary of £48,500
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Generous leave entitlement.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.