Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (V-124953-1)

Location Poole, England Sector Engineering Salary £47,000.00 to £53,000.00 per annum

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a leading international manufacturing organisation specialising in sustainable and innovative packaging solutions, for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their established site team.

This business operates state‑of‑the‑art production facilities and is known for its strong investment in people, technology, and continuous improvement, making this an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to thrive in a forward‑thinking environment.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
, you will play a vital role in ensuring site machinery operates efficiently and reliably. Working on a shift‑based rota, the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for hands‑on maintenance, fault finding, and repair of a wide range of mechanical systems to minimise downtime and support continuous production.

In this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections across site equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults quickly to reduce production downtime
• Repairing or replacing components across machinery including thermoformers, extruders, conveyors, compressors, pumps, motors, HVAC systems, and gearboxes
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and testing of new machinery
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety, Quality, Hygiene, and Environmental standards
• Completing maintenance documentation, reports, and handovers accurately
• Working collaboratively with production teams, maintenance colleagues, and external contractors
• Managing and maintaining spare parts inventory and escalating requirements when needed
• Supporting root cause analysis investigations and implementing long‑term solutions
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Supporting fire safety procedures, including alarm testing and acting as a fire marshal when required
• Highlighting potential equipment or tooling issues that may impact production performance

To be successful in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, you will need:

• A recognised mechanical qualification (City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC
• Experience working with PPM systems and maintenance schedules
• Solid fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, ideally with Root Cause Analysis experience
• The ability to work effectively within a shift‑based environment

Desirable skills for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer include:

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Abrasive wheels certification

In return, the successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• A competitive salary package (£47,000 – £53,500 including shift allowance)
• Panama shift pattern offering structured work‑life balance
• 6‑monthly production bonus
• Group life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Long service rewards
• Contribution towards safety equipment
• A supportive, team‑focused environment with strong career development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and hands‑on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a business that values reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement.