Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Sheffield is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our industrial site. You will be responsible for planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant, leading on mechanical tasks and supporting incident investigations.

The role requires hands-on experience in an industrial setting, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to coach apprentices. You will work a 4-on, 4-off continental shift pattern with 12-hour day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and coach a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant.
• Provide first-line mechanical maintenance and breakdown support to minimise downtime.
• Manage shift mechanical activities while ensuring HSE compliance.
• Plan and coordinate shift maintenance with specialist input as needed.
• Support CI initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Investigate breakdowns and provide technical reports to aid SEA.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Complete accurate maintenance reports and develop staff, including apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervising

Planning

Job description

About the job

Position : Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location : Sheffield

Sector : Engineering

Shift : 4-on, 4-off continental shift pattern, covering 12-hour day shifts (06:00-18:00) and night shifts (18:00-06:00)

Salary £50,000

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities across the plant.
• Provide first-line mechanical maintenance and breakdown support to minimise equipment downtime.
• Manage mechanical engineering activities on shift while ensuring full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating shift maintenance activities, providing specialist mechanical knowledge where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, performance and efficiency.
• Investigate plant breakdowns and provide accurate technical information and reports to support Single Event Analysis (SEA).
• Assist in identifying root causes of recurring failures and implementing corrective actions to prevent breakdowns from reoccurring.
• Complete accurate and detailed engineering and maintenance reports.
• Lead, support, coach and develop maintenance personnel, including apprentices.

About You

• Motivated to work effectively within a busy, demanding industrial environment.
• Demonstrable hands-on mechanical experience within an industrial or engineering setting.
• Strong practical mechanical knowledge, with the ability to apply technical skills effectively.
• Confident in supervising, supporting, coaching and developing colleagues.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well-organised, with strong planning, fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures, environmental standards and compliance requirements.About Us

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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