Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Theddingworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Theddingworth, England. This role involves performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, and participating in safety and compliance initiatives. Candidates should hold a Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent experience in a heavy industrial environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000 along with professional development opportunities in a supportive and innovative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical competency in a heavy process environment.
• Proven background in maintenance sectors like power generation.
• Familiarity with compliance and HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance across plant equipment.
• Deliver routine inspections and planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and respond to breakdowns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical understanding

Fault diagnosis

Safety mindset

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS tools

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the team of a gasification plant. The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will bring strong mechanical expertise, sound electrical understanding, and proven experience working within a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance across a range of plant equipment, ensuring ongoing reliability and safe operation.
• Deliver routine inspections, condition monitoring, and planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults, respond promptly to breakdowns, and complete high-quality repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support plant optimisation through involvement in upgrades, improvement initiatives, and small-scale engineering projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and contribute to effective planning, scheduling, and outage coordination.

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship, with strong mechanical competency and multi-skilled experience in a heavy process environment.
• Proven background in maintenance within sectors such as power generation, industrial processing, chemicals, or waste treatment.
• Familiarity with CMMS tools and the ability to record work accurately and consistently.
• A strong safety mindset with an understanding of industry compliance requirements; additional HSE certifications are beneficial.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including participation in a rotating call‑out system.

What's on Offer

• A competitive annual salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, reflective of experience and industry level.
• A permanent position based at a well-established renewable energy facility in Leicestershire.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills within an innovative, forward-thinking sector.
• Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• The chance to play a meaningful role in a sustainable energy environment with long-term career prospects