Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary: £50,000-£53,000 (With attendance allowance)
Shift Pattern: 3-week rotating 12-hour shift pattern
The Company
A rapidly expanding manufacturing business supplying bespoke products to a wide range of sectors, including construction, engineering and manufacturing.
The site operates across several specialist manufacturing areas, with this position being based within the extrusion side of the business.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance position with a strong mechanical and hydraulic bias.
You will be responsible for keeping production equipment running effectively, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and supporting the wider engineering team with fault finding and repairs.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Replace and repair bearings, seals and hydraulic components.
Carry out component changes and straight swaps where required.
Support preventative maintenance and TPM activities.
Carry out general mechanical fault finding and repairs.
Electrical maintenance and fault finding would be beneficial.
Work safely and effectively to minimise production downtime.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
A strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally with multi-skilled experience.
Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
Experience working with bearings, seals and other mechanical components.
Electrical maintenance experience would be advantageous.
An apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training.
Level 3 engineering qualification preferred, with Level 2 considered. xgikmsk
The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a 3-week rotating 12-hour shift pattern, working 06:00–18:00 days and 18:00–06:00 nights:
Week 1: Monday & Tuesday OFF, Wednesday–Friday DAYS
Week 2: Monday–Wednesday NIGHTS, Thursday & Friday OFF
Week 3: Monday & Tuesday DAYS, Wednesday OFF, ...
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Yatton employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
Join a dynamic and well-established manufacturing business in Bridgwater, where your skills as a Maintenance Engineering Technician will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from excellent training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a competitive salary package that includes bonuses and comprehensive benefits. This role not only allows you to make a tangible impact on production performance but also fosters a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront.
