Mechanical Engineer jobs in Gran Bretaña

Are you an experienced Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a forward‑thinking business that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s established engineering team in Ripley. Working within a small, supportive shift team you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of machinery and equipment across a busy site. You’ll take ownership of both reactive and planned preventative maintenance tasks while helping to drive proactive engineering and continuous improvement.

Hours: Monday to Friday | 3 shift weekly rotation 6am‑2pm, 2pm‑10pm, 10pm‑6am
Salary: £53,482pa
Location: Ripley

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Medicash cash plan & Private health care scheme eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis to minimise downtime
• Ensure all machinery operates safely and complies with health & safety standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and facility upgrades

Requirements:

• Maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical and electrical competencies: hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, PLC fault finding
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems

Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer Ripley – commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

We are currently seeking experienced Production Operatives to join our client’s well‑established and fast‑growing manufacturing facility on a permanent basis. Due to continued business expansion, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, forward‑thinking company, offering long‑term security and genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the organisation.

Benefits as a Production Operative with this company:

• Monthly Bonus – on average £200‑£500 per month
• Enhanced Pension
• Enhanced holiday increasing with service
• 4 × Life Assurance

Responsibilities required as a Production Operative:

• Ensure all equipment is in a safe condition
• Track raw materials and finished products
• Adhere to all health & safety and quality regulations
• Document Process activities

Commutable from: Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Tamworth, Lichfield and Derby.

Hours: Monday to Friday 6am‑2pm or 7am‑3pm
Salary: £48,000
Location: Heanor, Derbyshire

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians to join our innovative client in Derbyshire on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a growing business with strong prospects for career development.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Pension
• Enhanced holiday increasing with service
• Life assurance

Responsibilities of a Maintenance Electrician:

• Carry out preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, machinery and production equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machines, control panels, motors, sensors, PLCs and other automation systems
• Support with plant improvements to enhance performance
• Installation, commissioning and integration of new machinery and equipment

Requirements of a Maintenance Electrician:

• Hold a recognised qualification in engineering/electrical
• 17th / 18th edition wiring regulations required
• Must have hydraulic and pneumatic experience as well as fault finding on PLCs
• Understanding of food industry hygiene and safety standards (desirable)

This role is commutable from Heanor, Derby, Nottingham, Burton, Loughborough.

Hours: 3 shift | Days, Noons & Nights | Rotating Weekly (40‑hour week)
Salary: £46,550pa inclusive of shift premium
Location: Ripley

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of a range of mechanical systems across a busy site.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Medicash cash plan & Private health care scheme eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, fault‑finding and repairing mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyors
• Performing welding, fabrication and machining when required
• Supporting improvements in facility safety, security and efficiency
• Accurately updating the CMMS system
• Working collaboratively with engineers, operators and management to ensure smooth production

Requirements:

• Apprenticeship‑trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong skills in welding, fabrication, machining, pipefitting, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical fitting
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics

Hours: Monday to Friday – 7:00am – 16:00pm or 8:00am – 17:00pm
Salary: £33,072pa
Location: Swadlincote

Our company, a respected and established manufacturing presence, requires a proven Site Services Electrician to work on our single site. Responsibilities include undertaking planned and reactive maintenance on the site’s electrical infrastructure and building services.

Duties:

• Electrical installation work (single & three phase) within a manufacturing, process or production environment
• Statutory maintenance checks on compressed air infrastructure, fire suppression systems and sub‑stations
• Support a wide range of internal lighting and power (both LV & HV)
• Qualified Electrically to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
• JIB or AM2 accreditation is an advantage

Requirements:

• Proven background in electrical installation work
• Experience supporting lighting and power systems
• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification
• Accreditations such as JIB or AM2 are a plus

The role is commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry and Lichfield.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will create new kit designs across the full group range and work closely with manufacturing and design teams to deliver high‑quality, repeatable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Create new kit designs across the full group range
• Process designs to the highest standard, balancing ease and speed of install with manufacturing repeatability
• Use standard parts where possible to minimise new parts creation; liaise with manufacturing team for parts sign‑off
• Develop and improve the kit design process, ensuring delivery of optimal results in quality and quantity
• Provide prompt delivery of accurate and appropriate data to stakeholder process owners to facilitate an expedient route to market
• Create jigs for new kit designs when necessary

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Familiar with CAD systems, ability to read and create technical drawings
• Strong mechanical bias and comfortable using power tools, fabricating, cutting steel, grinding and welding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Driving licence essential

Our benefits include training opportunities, all OT paid at 1.5 ×  and 2 × , 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.

All positions are EEO. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.