On-Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (4on4off)

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Harpswell CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Yearly bonus

Safe dynamic working environment

Onsite free refreshments

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support production targets through breakdown response, PPM, and CI initiatives. You will perform repairs, general engineering tasks, and liaise with contractors to maintain equipment uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical maintenance within a fast-paced environment, with experience in fault finding and preventative maintenance. A MEWP licence and confined space training are beneficial but can be trained.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with fault finding, breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Light welding and fabrication experience.
• Working knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Good academic qualifications (e.g., C&G, HNC/ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).
• Apprentice trained and qualified; MEWP and confined space training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and rectify engineering breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within assigned areas.
• Promote and practice high Health & Safety standards across the site.
• Record work completion with accurate information in systems.
• Support Shift Operations Manager in reducing downtime by improving maintenance programmes.
• Complete plant PPM schedules and support site-wide PPM programs.
• Facilitate clear communication between Engineering and Operational teams.

Skills

Own initiative

Work under pressure

Analytical thinking

Innovative

Quality standards

Clear communication

Health & Safety

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Job description

Questech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support production targets through breakdown response, PPM, and CI initiatives. You will perform repairs, general engineering tasks, and liaise with contractors to maintain equipment uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical maintenance within a fast-paced environment, with experience in fault finding and preventative maintenance. A MEWP licence and confined space training are beneficial but can be trained.