£50,000–£52,000 + Premium Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Days Only | 4 on / 4 off | Continental Shifts
Looking for excellent earning potential, job security, and a strong team environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, high-output manufacturing site where overtime is regular and rewarded.
What’s in It for You?
- Salary: £50,000–£52,000
- Regular overtime paid at premium rates
- Days only – no nights
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
- 12-hour shifts (30-minute paid lunch)
- Christmas bonus
- Track & SFPB bonuses (performance/output related)
- Life insurance – 2x annual salary
- Pension:
- Employee: 2%
- Company: 2%
- Holiday:
- 23 days total (15 days + 8 bank holidays)
- Additional service-related entitlement
- Pro-rata in first year
The Role
Reporting to the Departmental Engineer, you will play a key role in keeping plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections & planned maintenance
- Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns
- Fault-find using hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
- Record parts usage to maintain accurate stores stock levels
- Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Carry out plant modifications in line with regulations
- Support installation of new equipment
- Assist with training and mentoring apprentices
- Participate in call-out cover when required
- Work reasonable overtime during peak demand
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Time-served apprenticeship
- C&G Part 3 or ONC / HNC
- Strong experience with hydraulics & pneumatics
- Knowledge of motors & drives (gear motors, reduction gearboxes, overhead cranes)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Desirable (but not essential):
- Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience
- Banksman certification
- FLT / access equipment training
- Experience using lathes, milling machines, grinders
Why Apply?
- High earning potential with overtime and bonuses
- Stable, long-term role in a busy production environment
- Days only shift pattern for better work-life balance
- Opportunity to develop skills and mentor apprentices
- Supportive engineering team with strong leadership
Apply now to secure a well-paid, days-based mechanical maintenance role with excellent benefits and progression opportunities.
