Mechanical Maintenance Technician - south of Lincoln

RecruitMe; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a maintenance team in Navenby, Lincolnshire. In this pivotal role, you will ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime in a key feed mill facility. Ideal candidates will have proven mechanical maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to work. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact and contribute significantly to the UK's feed production industry.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical maintenance and repair experience in an industrial environment.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and preventative maintenance.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the site maintenance plan and ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
• Support breakdown call-out rota to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems across the mill.
• Assist with purchasing and stock control for maintenance parts.
• Follow permit-to-work system and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Navenby, Lincolnshire - £35,548 (Single Skilled) - 5 days per week DAYS ONLY

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the maintenance team at a key feed mill site in Navenby, Lincolnshire. This is one of only two feed milling facilities within the wider group – a strategically important 24/7 operation supplying feed to a major UK food production network.

This well-established, high-output site is home to a skilled, collaborative team and modern production equipment. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the mill runs smoothly, downtime is minimised, and plant performance is optimised.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Deliver the site maintenance plan, ensuring planned preventative maintenance is completed on time.

• Support the breakdown call-out rota to quickly resolve issues and keep production flowing.

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems and equipment across the mill.

• Assist with purchasing and stock control for maintenance parts and consumables within budget.

• Follow the site’s permit-to-work system and uphold the highest health and safety standards.

• Work with the automated process control system to support production operations.

• Monitor environmental impact within your area of responsibility and take action to minimise it.

Key Skills & Experience

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who has:

• Proven mechanical maintenance and repair experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or feed milling environment.

• Good understanding of mechanical systems, fault finding, and preventative maintenance.

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

• Experience with industrial boilers and IOSH qualification (desirable).

• A team-oriented, flexible, and proactive approach to work.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a site that plays a pivotal role in the UK’s feed production industry. You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team, working in a modern facility where your expertise will make a real impact on performance, safety, and efficiency.

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and long-term career potential, we’d like to hear from you.