Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – 4 on 4 off (days & nights) shift pattern. Responsible for maintaining mechanical plant and equipment across a heavy industrial, dusty environment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment including conveyors, mixers, ovens, and cutting machinery.
• Carry out 60% reactive maintenance, troubleshooting faults on motors, sensors, wiring, diagrams, and mechanical changeovers.
• Support planned maintenance, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and support electrical colleagues when required.
• Work collaboratively with shift teams, production, and management to meet site targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company procedures.
• Assist with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and cutting tasks where required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised mechanical qualification.
• Strong industrial background (manufacturing, heavy plant, construction materials).
• Proven mechanical fault-finding skills, including sensors, motors, diagrams, and machine changeovers.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.
• Ability to work effectively in a dirty, dusty environment.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on attitude.

Desirable Skills:

• Welding & cutting experience.
• Experience working with older equipment and upgraded plant.
• Strong testing and diagnostics abilities.
• Familiarity with industrial installations and control systems.

Benefits include:

• High pension contribution – 5% employee contribution matched with 10% employer.
• Supportive, easy‑going team environment.
• Long‑term, permanent role with a leading UK FMCG manufacturer.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!