Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Clevedon, North Somerset £51,000 - £53,500 basic + Attendance Allowance + enahnced Overtime 12-hour rotating shifts | Days & Nights | No scheduled weekend working The opportunity Are you a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can get stuck into some serious engineering challenges - and have the opportunity to earn big money on overtime? We're working with a well-established manufacturing business in Clevedon that is continuing to invest heavily in its site, machinery and engineering team. They're looking for a strong Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with solid experience across mechanical systems and hydraulics. This is a hands-on role working across a busy production environment, where you'll be responsible for keeping a wide range of machinery running reliably and getting stuck into genuine mechanical fault-finding. And if you want to maximise your earnings, there's plenty of optional weekend overtime available. The shift pattern You'll work a 3-week rotating pattern of 12-hour shifts: Week 1 - 3 x 12-hour day shifts Week 2 - 3 x 12-hour night shifts Week 3 - 2 x 12-hour day shifts + 2 x 12-hour night shifts No scheduled weekend working. If you want to earn more, optional weekend overtime is available and paid at time and a half, with double time after 8 hours. What you'll be doing Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production equipment. Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults. Working on pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, valves and mechanical drive systems. Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime. Supporting machinery upgrades, installations and commissioning projects. Identifying recurring faults and contributing to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. Working alongside electrical engineers and production teams to resolve complex issues. Maintaining high standards of health and safety and accurate maintenance records.What we're looking for Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent. Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong mechanical fault-finding skills. Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. Experience with pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and mechanical power transmission. A methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving faults. Electrical knowledge would be advantageous. PLC fault-finding experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.What's on offer £51,000 - £53,500 basic salary Attendance Allowance Optional weekend overtime Time and a half for weekend overtime Double time after 8 hours 12-hour rotating shifts No scheduled weekend working Rest days mid week 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service Private healthcare Life insurance Enhanced company sick pay First Aider allowance Fully funded training and further qualifications PLC training and development opportunities Major investment and continuous improvement projectsReady to take your earnings up a gear? If you're a mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer with experience across hydraulics, this is an opportunity to join a well-established business, work on varied equipment and take advantage of serious overtime earning potential. Apply today or contact Liam at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential conversation
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Clevedon employer: Yolk Recruitment
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