Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their energetic engineering team supporting an automated manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical maintenance background and a proactive attitude for maintaining machinery such as conveyors and ovens. This role offers a supportive team culture and benefits like a 15% total pension contribution alongside overtime opportunities. Candidates with experience in various manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

15% total pension contribution (10% employer / 5% employee)

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally from heavy industry, aerospace, or FMCG.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to work in tough environments.
• Flexibility to cover additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment such as conveyors, mixers, ovens, and kilns.
• Support a fast-paced industrial environment that is physically demanding.
• Perform routine and reactive maintenance across site machinery.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance expertise

Experience with hydraulics

Basic welding skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

About the job Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, youll join a large, energetic engineering team supporting a heavy, automated manufacturing site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment such as conveyors, mixers, ovens, and kilns
• Supporting a fast-paced, industrial environment that is physically demanding
• Performing routine and reactive maintenance across site machinery
• Participating in daily handovers and shift-based engineering support
• Contributing to a collaborative team culture focused on efficiency and reliability

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally from heavy industry, aerospace, or FMCG
• Experience with hydraulics and basic welding
• A proactive, get-stuck-in attitude and willingness to work in tough environments
• Ability to thrive in a large, team-oriented setting
• Open to candidates from various manufacturing sectors
• Experience working in automated production environments
• Flexibility to cover additional hours as needed
• Strong communication and team collaboration

Benefits Include

• 15% total pension (10% employer / 5% employee contribution)
• Overtime opportunities
• Supportive, team culture

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!