Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)
Location: Clapham

Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Clapham, South London

Shifts:

Monday - Friday (Days) + Weekend Cover (2x per month)

Salary: OTE £65,000+ per annum (Based on 52.5 hours per week)

(Breakdown: £48,000 Basic + structured overtime schedule of £1,300 per month) Benefits:
Overtime (x1.5 / x2) + Extended Holiday + Family Private Medical Cover

The Company

This sustainable, industry-leading firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. We are looking for candidates with experience in industrial manufacturing, power stations, steel production, renewable energy, recycling, or similar heavy-duty environments.

The business invests heavily in its employees, rewarding hard work and prioritizing staff wellbeing. In return, they expect high standards and a strong commitment to ensuring plant reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the peak of its expansion, offering both career growth and job security from day one.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a competent Mechanical biased Maintenance Engineer comfortable working in a heavy-duty industrial environment. If you enjoy a well-organized, steady-paced workplace and are keen to maximize your earnings and progress your career, this is a brilliant opportunity. You must be willing to work overtime and cover weekend shifts, for which you will be generously compensated.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will prioritize planned and reactive work while taking responsibility for on-site projects. Duties include attending breakdowns, fault finding, and assisting with planned maintenance on equipment such as heavy conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumping systems, and high-speed rotating machinery.

Requirements

Previous experience working within a maintenance team on a heavy industrial site.
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, HNC, HND, City & Guilds, or Indentured Apprenticeship).
Strong proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and drive systems.
Competence in welding and basic fabrication (highly desired).
Experience using CMMS for logging and tracking maintenance tasks.
A full UK Driving Licence.
An enthusiastic, approachable, and "can-do" attitude toward problem-solving.

Benefits

In-house and external training to support career progression.
Multiple opportunities to increase salary through quick progression.
High earning potential via unlimited overtime options (up to double time).
Private Medical Insurance (Family Package).
Contributory pension scheme.
A friendly, inclusive, and sociable work environment.

Related Job Titles:
Electrical Engineer, EC&I Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Multi-skilled Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Technician, Waste Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.

Commutable Locations:
Clapham, Brixton, Lambeth, Streatham, Mitcham, Croydon, London, Sutton, Epsom, Leatherhead, Surrey, Kingston upon Thames, Soho, Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, Richmond, Chelsea, Westminster, New Malden, Wimbledon, Thornton Heath.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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