Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an established and growing engineering/manufacturing business.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an engineer with a strong mechanical maintenance background and good electrical/technical knowledge. You will be responsible for maintaining, fault‑finding and repairing a wide range of production machinery and equipment, helping to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production machinery.
• Carrying out electrical fault‑finding and basic electrical repairs.
• Working with motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings and mechanical systems.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Using electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Identifying potential equipment failures and taking preventative action.
• Supporting installation, modification and commissioning of machinery.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise machinery downtime.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting faults and repairs.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects.

• An engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition or relevant electrical maintenance experience would also be beneficial