Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Telford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for nights on a 4 on 4 off rota. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with electrical knowledge. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety regulations. The position offers competitive salary, permanent employment, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent work-life balance

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance with solid electrical knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to work nights on a 4 on 4 off static rota.
• Strong problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Fault-Finding

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer - Static Nights

Location: Telford

Shift: Nights, 4 on 4 off (7pm - 7am, static shift)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Position: Permanent

About the Role as a Maintenance Engineer

Our client is experiencing exciting growth and expansion and they’re looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer (70% mechanical, 30% electrical) to join their night shift team. This permanent role operates on a 4 on, 4 off static rota from 7pm to 7am. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical skills complemented by electrical knowledge, playing a vital role in maintaining efficient and reliable production.

Key Responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, focusing mainly on mechanical systems with electrical duties as required
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimize downtime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance best practices
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Work closely with the team to meet production and maintenance goals

What We’re Looking For as a Maintenance Engineer

• Experience in mechanical maintenance with solid electrical knowledge (approx. 70/30 split)
• Ability and willingness to work nights on a 4 on 4 off static rota
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective fault-finding across mechanical and electrical areas
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and a collaborative team player

Why Join our client as a Maintenance Engineer?

• Competitive salary package
• Permanent role with consistent night shifts and excellent work-life balance
• Join a company undergoing significant growth and expansion
• Employee perks including regular monthly team meetings to support communication and engagement
• Clear career progression opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment

If you’re a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer with electrical skills looking to join a growing company on a stable night shift, apply now through Gap Personnel.

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