If you're a hands-on, mechanically minded maintenance engineer, this is your opportunity to step into a high-performance environment where your expertise keeps world-class operations running at their best. Our client, a global leader in industrial maintenance, is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance engineer to support their operations at Yeovil based aerospace site within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety—taking on fault finding, repairs, fabrication, and contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment. Location: Yeovil Salary: £38,500 per annum + Bonus Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00 The Role: Carry out mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems, with some electrical and control system involvement Dismantle, repair, replace, and test machine components to ensure optimal performance Perform fabrication and machining tasks, supporting maintenance and improvement work Carry out welding, fabrication, and manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills, along with sheet metal work to support equipment repair and improvement. Maintain accurate records using CMMS Identify and source parts, tools, and consumables Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance performance and reduce downtime Relevant Skills and Experience: With previously experience of working within heavy industry, you'll be a mechanically biased engineer with: Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical maintenance role Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems Proven ability to carry out welding Experience in fabrication and component repair Skilled in manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills advantageous Ability to work independently and within a team Experience using tools, workshop machinery, and maintenance equipment This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, multi-skilled maintenance engineer or Shift Engineer. In addition you may have served with the military, armed forces, army, navy, RAF or REME What's in it for you? Salary £40K with bonus Early Friday Finish (12:00) 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) 6% Matched Pension Scheme Life Insurance
Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical in Somerset employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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