Maintenance jobs in United Kingdom

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Bridgwater | £42,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Kingston Barnes is working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business based in Bridgwater, who are looking to bring on board a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.

This is a hands-on, technically diverse role supporting production agility and operational efficiency across a busy, forward-thinking site. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in mechanical maintenance who is ready to make a real impact on site reliability and performance.

• Maintaining and repairing production machinery - ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and breakdowns quickly and effectively to keep production on track.
• Implementing improvements and upgrades to enhance machine performance and efficiency.
• Collaborating with production teams to resolve issues, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Documenting work accurately and supporting compliance with quality, health, and safety standards.

• An engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent) is desirable, but hands-on experience and a practical mindset are equally important.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing production or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills with a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating machinery.
• Problem-solving ability - able to diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices and techniques.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with production teams and other engineers.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards in everything you do.

• £42,000 per annum
• Annual bonus (4%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi start/finish times
• 37-hour week | Monday-Friday

If you are interested, please call Nathan Wilson on (phone number removed) or apply online

*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position*

*Sponsorship is not available*