Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established manufacturer based in Sheffield is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This hands-on days-only role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £47,000, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 and experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Social Events

Excellent Benefits

Continuous investment in new equipment

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or Fitter, NVQ Level 3.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Welding and pipefitting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical breakdowns to maintain production.
• Conduct preventative and planned maintenance tasks.
• Support installation and improvement projects on-site.

Skills

Mechanical breakdown response

Preventative maintenance

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Fitting

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

£45,000 – £47,000 (DOE) + Overtime + 33 Days Holiday + Days Only + Social Events + Excellent Benefits
Shifts: Monday – Friday (6–2 / 2–10)
Location: Sheffield

The Company

We’re working with a long-established, medium-sized manufacturer that’s currently investing heavily in its people, site, and equipment. The business operates a complex, process-led production facility, offering engineers a varied, technically interesting, and stable environment to develop their skills.

Due to continued growth and increased production demand, they’re now looking to add a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to their team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Responding to mechanical breakdowns to keep production running smoothly.
• Carrying out preventative and planned maintenance tasks.
• Working with a range of rotating and process equipment.
• Supporting installation and improvement projects on-site.

This is a hands-on, days-only position with the opportunity to grow within a supportive and well-structured maintenance team.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 qualified Mechanical Engineer or Fitter.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, process, or heavy industry environment.
• Welding and pipefitting experience would be advantageous.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to maintenance work.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary for a days-only role.
• Excellent long-term stability and continuous investment in new equipment.
• Genuine career progression – future leadership potential within the maintenance department.
• Great working culture with social events and development opportunities.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply to the ad directly get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion:

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