Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance on a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing site. The role focuses on safe, efficient mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime, support production targets, and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, breakdowns, and planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).

Diagnose and resolve issues across conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems.

Perform general welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting duties.

Support plant efficiency improvements and reliability initiatives.

Follow permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, lock-off/isolation procedures, and all site safety standards.

Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning, and shutdown/start-up activities.

Work collaboratively with electrical and mechanical teams to maintain a "one team" culture.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Support training, site initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent).

Minimum 3 years' experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments.

Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.

A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong teamwork skills.

Flexibility to work Panama shift patterns (days and nights) and overtime when required.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with automated production environments.

Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors (PNP / NPN).

Welding, fabrication, and basic machining experience (lathe/milling advantageous).

Experience with risk assessments, permits to work, and isolation procedures.

Previous exposure to confined spaces, working at height, and lifting operations.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary - £51,500

Panama shift pattern with structured rest periods

Generous pension contribution

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work on a brand-new, highly automated site with cutting-edge machinery

Large, supportive engineering team environment If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below