Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Proman; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone provided

27 days annual leave

Bank Holidays worked as part of the op

Job summary

Proman in Sheffield is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair a range of commercial laundry equipment. You will join an experienced engineering team in a long-established family-owned business that values stability and employee care.

The role focuses on planned maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement, with a PM shift 2:30pm-11:45pm, 40 hours per week, and overtime on weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing, production, laundry, FMCG or similar environments.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills.
• Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out fault finding
• Mechanical repairs and component replacement
• Basic electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Supporting machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Laundry)

Sheffield

£38,480 Basic + Regular Overtime (OTE £44,000+) + Company Phone + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | PM Shift

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a long-established commercial laundry business based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned company that has been operating for over 130 years. With an annual turnover of £9-10 million, the business has built a reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. More importantly, they have built a loyal workforce by genuinely looking after their employees and providing long-term career stability.

The company remains family-owned, with the owners actively involved in the business and committed to its future, offering a level of security and stability that is increasingly difficult to find.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team of five, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of commercial laundry machinery and equipment to ensure the smooth running of the operation.

This role is ideally suited to a mechanically biased engineer who also possesses good electrical fault-finding skills. Formal electrical qualifications are not essential, but you should be comfortable working with electrical systems and diagnosing faults.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out fault finding
• Mechanical repairs and component replacement
• Basic electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Supporting machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

Requirements

• Previous maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing, production, laundry, FMCG or similar environments
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills
• Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• PM Shift: 2:30pm - 11:45pm
• 40 hours per week

Please note: As part of this role, engineers are expected to work an additional 5 hours overtime on either a Saturday or Sunday on approximately 46 weekends per year. These hours are paid at time and a half and form part of the expected earnings package.

There are also further overtime opportunities available for those wishing to increase their earnings.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £38,480 per annum
• Expected earnings of £44,000+ per annum including regular weekend overtime
• Additional overtime available
• Company mobile phone provided
• 27 days annual leave
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day off
• Bank Holidays worked as part of the operation
• All PPE provided
• Potential company vehicle after 12-18 months
• Stable long-term employment with a respected family-owned business
• Supportive management team and excellent working environment