Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - 4-on/4-off

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Sheffield is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our industrial site. You will be responsible for planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant, leading on mechanical tasks and supporting incident investigations.

The role requires hands-on experience in an industrial setting, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to coach apprentices. You will work a 4-on, 4-off continental shift pattern with 12-hour day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and coach a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant.
• Provide first-line mechanical maintenance and breakdown support to minimise downtime.
• Manage shift mechanical activities while ensuring HSE compliance.
• Plan and coordinate shift maintenance with specialist input as needed.
• Support CI initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Investigate breakdowns and provide technical reports to aid SEA.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Complete accurate maintenance reports and develop staff, including apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervising

Planning

Job description

Nicholas Associates in Sheffield is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our industrial site. You will be responsible for planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the plant, leading on mechanical tasks and supporting incident investigations.

The role requires hands-on experience in an industrial setting, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to coach apprentices. You will work a 4-on, 4-off continental shift pattern with 12-hour day and night shifts.