Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

One Way; Poole; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Critical Illness Cover

Death in Service

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

One Way in Poole is seeking a practical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to protect and improve plant and equipment. The role focuses on fault finding, preventive maintenance and reliable operation in a busy industrial environment.

You will own a hands-on maintenance workload, perform breakdown repairs and collaborate with contractors as needed. The position offers day hours with potential for extended hours as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Basic electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant and equipment.
• Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Maintaining buildings and site infrastructure, including lighting and welfare facilities.
• Working with specialist contractors when required.
• Assisting with servicing, repairs and installation of machinery.
• Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term improvements.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
• Supporting compliance inspections and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Problem solving

Health and safety

Independent working

Job description

An established and highly successful engineering and industrial business is looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to join its growing operation in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and keeping machinery and equipment operating at peak performance. Working within a busy, fast-paced environment, you'll become a key part of the operation, taking ownership of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and the upkeep of site equipment and infrastructure.

This is a genuinely practical role, suited to someone who enjoys being on the tools rather than managing people.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - The Role

As the Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring plant, machinery and site facilities remain safe, reliable and operational. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, respond to breakdowns efficiently and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Initially, the position operates Monday to Friday during daytime hours. As the business continues to grow, there may be opportunities to support an evolving maintenance function across extended operational hours.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant and equipment.
• Responding quickly to mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Supporting the maintenance of buildings and wider site infrastructure, including lighting, doors, welfare facilities and general repairs.
• Working alongside specialist contractors when required.
• Assisting with servicing, repairs and installation of machinery.
• Identifying recurring faults and recommending long-term improvements.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company health and safety procedures.
• Supporting compliance inspections and maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the site.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Candidate Criteria

We're looking for someone who enjoys a practical engineering role and takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or similar maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience.
• Basic electrical fault-finding skills (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience working within manufacturing, production, recycling, industrial, logistics or similar operational environments.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working pattern (42.5 hours per week).
• Genuine long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover and Death in Service.
• Workplace pension.
• Discounted fuel and staff discounts on products.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Family Day and Community Volunteer Day.