Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rotherham is seeking a Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure safety and reliability through effective mechanical maintenance. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and fostering a motivated team culture. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering and experience in an FMCG environment. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced pension plan

23 days' annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Access to wellbeing and reward platforms

Qualifications

• Experience working with conveyors, magnet belts, and overhead cranes.
• Recognized apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and ensure effective repairs promptly.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

GCSEs including Mathematics and Physics

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer, Rotherham

Location: Rotherham, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9aed44c0ef79

Job Views: 9

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £44,983 per annum

Shift Pattern: Four on, Four off (Days and Nights)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times

This role involves mechanical maintenance inspections and routine repairs across the site to ensure safety and reliability while minimizing downtime on critical assets. Flexibility and willingness to perform tasks outside the role description are essential due to the small team environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Diagnose faults and ensure effective repairs and improvements promptly.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Upgrade and modify plant equipment to standards.
• Document all work using the computerized maintenance management system.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Anticipate machine failures and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain SHEQ standards and complete related documentation.
• Foster a motivated team culture to meet contract targets.
• Assist in identifying lifecycle requirements and preparing capital expenditure proposals.

Requirements:

• Active and fit; experience working with conveyors, magnet belts, eddy current separators, and overhead cranes (including working at height).
• At least 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and Physics.
• Recognized apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of waste processing equipment.
• IT literate, comfortable with business software.
• Full UK driving license and residence within 20 miles of the site.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.

What we offer:

• Enhanced pension plan.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• Opportunities for career development, with a history of promoting internally.
• Access to wellbeing and reward platforms from day one.