Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure mechanical reliability at a high-speed bakery production site. Key responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, and collaborating with teams to meet safety and production goals. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Skill development opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship or mechanical maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Siemens PLC systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: West Bromwich Site
Reports to: Engineering Manager / Maintenance Team Leader
Salary: £51,500 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00

Our client is one of the UKs leading bakery producers, known for crafting some of the nations favourite bread and bakery products. Through their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

To ensure the mechanical reliability and performance of all plant equipment by delivering planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The role plays a key part in maintaining uptime, safety, and product quality in a high-speed production environment.

• Perform routine servicing and mechanical maintenance on production and site machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to reduce downtime.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and bearings.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Accurately complete maintenance logs and shift handovers using CMMS.
• Comply with health, safety, hygiene, and engineering standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet site objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• A time-served apprenticeship or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Solid mechanical fault-finding skills and hands‑on maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance documentation.
• A basic understanding of electrical isolation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to Siemens PLC systems.
• Experience working in bakery or high-speed food production environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Benefits include:

• A hands‑on, varied role in a fast-paced production setting.
• Opportunities for skill development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribution to safety and reliability in a supportive engineering team.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!