Job Title: Night Shift Mechanical Engineer
Company: Pontrilas Sawmills
Location: Pontrilas, Herefordshire
Hours: 40 hours per week – Sunday to Thursday, 21:45 – 06:15
Pay Range: £35,591 – £42,985 per year + Weekly production bonus
About Us
Pontrilas Sawmills is one of the UK's leading independent sawmills, supplying high-quality timber products to customers across construction, agriculture, landscaping, and more. Based in Pontrilas, Herefordshire, we are a family-run business with over 70 years of experience in the timber industry. Our state-of-the-art facility combines traditional expertise with modern technology, and we are proud of our strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. At Pontrilas Sawmills, we value our people and invest in their development, offering long-term career opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About the Role
Pontrilas Sawmills is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Night Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Working as part of our night operations, you will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical systems across our busy sawmill facility, ensuring smooth and safe operations during critical hours.
What You'll Do
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems and production machinery.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
Deliver mechanical project work including upgrades, installations, and improvements.
Support the integration of new machinery and mechanical systems.
Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring reliable performance.
Carry out welding and fabrication work (MMA & MIG) when required.
Ensure all work complies with current health & safety standards.
Collaborate with the wider engineering and production teams to support night shift operations.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and project work.
What We're Looking For
Qualified mechanical engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
Proven experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding (MMA & MIG), conveyors, and sawmill or similar machinery is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and proactively during night shifts.
Good understanding of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.
Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious attitude.
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive salary: £34,889.40 – £39,170.56 per year
Weekly production bonus
40 hours per week guaranteed
Opportunities for overtime and career progression
A supportive work environment with ongoing training
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and thrive in a night shift role, we want to hear from you
Apply directly by emailing your CV to:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,591.00-£42,985.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Have you Completed a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Experience:
* Mechanical engineering: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person