Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (HQ) Kidderminster, England

Salary: £45,217 per annum (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).

Location:

Kidderminster.

Hours:

4 on / 4 off shift pattern – rotating days and nights.
Job type:
Full-time, Permanent.

Our client is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of building materials and infrastructure solutions, with sites across the UK and Europe. Their Waresley factory specialises in the production of high-quality bricks used in construction projects worldwide.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and improving factory equipment to ensure production targets are met. This role combines a wide range of maintenance skills, including fitting, welding, fabrication, and diagnostics, in a busy and dynamic production environment.

• Carry out essential mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
• Attend and respond promptly to breakdowns and faults.
• Ensure all machinery and systems meet safety and compliance standards.
• Maintain critical spares and equipment registers.
• Support installation and commissioning of plant machinery.
• Contribute to improving factory Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Promote Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Use diagnostic and testing equipment to locate and rectify faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and adhere to company quality systems.

• Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental processes (EHS).
• Diagnostic experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and drive chains.
• Bearing fitting and alignment experience.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Basic fabrication and welding (MIG/ARC).
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Physically fit and able to work in a hands-on engineering role.
• Completed mechanical apprenticeship.
• HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in heavy manufacturing or brick production environments.

• Annual average salary of £45,217 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
• Weekly pay with overtime available to boost earnings.
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – opportunity to become a shareholder.
• Flexible benefits programme (health, wellbeing, and savings).
• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities.