Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Shrewsbury seeks a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, fabrication, and supporting new machine builds. You should have strong hands-on experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and be comfortable operating various workshop machinery. The salary range is £37,500 – £40,000 per annum, working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Benefits

Continuous recruitment support

Guidance on CV and interview skills

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with strong maintenance experience.
• Confident in fabrication, welding, and mechanical fitting.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities during breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Operate and maintain workshop machinery.
• Support machine builds and fabrication projects.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fabrication

Welding

Problem-solving

Team player

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Overview

Gap Personnel Telford is proud to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Telford who are seeking a skilled Permanent Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives on variety. From preventative maintenance and breakdown support to fabrication and new machine builds, no two days are the same.

Role

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Telford | £37,500 – £40,000 per annum | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Responsibilities

• Carrying out both preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance on plant and machinery
• Operating and maintaining workshop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and welding/fabrication equipment
• Involved in new machine builds and supporting fabrication projects
• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting, and pipework installation
• Supporting TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with general building maintenance and in-house tooling manufacture
• Collaborating closely with the Engineering & Production teams to meet operational targets

Qualifications and Experience

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with strong, hands-on maintenance experience
• Confident in fabrication, welding, mechanical fitting, and workshop machining
• Skilled in using lathes, milling machines, and general workshop tools
• A proactive and flexible team player who’s also comfortable working independently
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, especially when responding to breakdowns
• Basic computer literacy and good communication skills

What we give you

• Continuous recruitment support
• Guidance on CV and interview skills

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer please email your CV to [e-mail]

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