Proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Scantec Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading manufacturing site in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep plant and equipment running and supports improvement projects.

You'll carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance, fault-find, and help develop CMMS for maintenance tracking while upholding high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with fabrication and welding (TIG/MIG) is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Respond to breakdowns, fault find and implement effective repairs
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and greasing schedules
• Repair and rebuild equipment including pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, gearboxes and associated components
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes and site infrastructure
• Work alongside contractors and specialist service providers where required
• Contribute to the development and use of a CMMS for maintenance tracking
• Work towards a proactive, zero-breakdown maintenance approach
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS experience

TIG welding

MIG welding

Job description

Scantec Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a leading manufacturing site in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep plant and equipment running and supports improvement projects.

You'll carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance, fault-find, and help develop CMMS for maintenance tracking while upholding high health and safety standards.