Shift Mechanical Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in Matlock is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer to maintain and improve production equipment in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and a Level 3 Engineering Qualification, with a proactive approach to maintenance. Benefits include matched pension contributions, long-term career progression, and opportunities for overtime. This position offers a stable career within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Matched Pension Contribution

Death in Service

Real opportunities for skills development

Long-term career progression

Lots of overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills essential for the role.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification required.
• Confidence in fault-finding on heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production equipment for efficient operations.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across heavy machinery.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams.

Skills

Strong Mechanical Skills

Confident fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Proactive approach with willingness to learn

Education

Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Ideally Apprentice Trained

Job description

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Sector: Industrial Manufacturer

Salary: £48,000 - £51,000

Shift: Days and Nights

Location: Matlock, Derbyshire

I am currently working with a well-established and expanding industrial manufacturer, recognised as a leader within its sector, to recruit a mechanical shift engineer for their busy processing plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical shift engineer to join a company that genuinely values its people, promotes a supportive and team-focused culture, and continues to invest heavily in its engineering function. The business is seeking a practical, reliable mechanical shift engineer who takes pride in their work and thrives in a hands‑on, heavy industrial environment.

As a mechanical shift engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams, carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of heavy machinery. This role offers the mechanical shift engineer the chance to make a real impact on site performance while developing their skills within a stable and forward‑thinking organisation.

Essential requirements

• Strong Mechanical Skills
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification
• Ideally Apprentice Trained
• Demonstrated experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support
• Confident fault‑finding and diagnostic ability on production and process machinery, proactive approach with a genuine willingness to learn and contribute to the wider team

Benefits

• Matched Pension Contribution
• Death in Service
• Real opportunities for skills development and long-term career progression
• Stable, growing business offering long-term job security
• Lots of overtime available

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Salma at Pioneer Selection.

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