Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Menston
Salary: £43,000
Shift: Days

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Menston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical maintenance professional to join a stable site and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of production equipment.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across a busy manufacturing environment. You will be working on a range of mechanical production machinery and site equipment, diagnosing faults and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard.

The role will involve mechanical fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or automated environment.
• Experience with mechanical fault finding and maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Comfortable working a days-based shift pattern.
• Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.

Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Additional electrical maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working within an automated manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a successful manufacturing business, offering a salary of £43,000, a days-based shift pattern and the opportunity to work within a stable industrial environment.