Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Bridgwater | £42,000 Bonus Benefits Kingston Barnes is working exclusively with a leading manufacturing business based in Bridgwater, who are looking to bring on board a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on, technically diverse role supporting production agility and operational efficiency across a busy, forward-thinking site. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background mechanical maintenance who’s ready to make a real impact on site reliability and performance. What you'll be doing: * Maintaining and repairing production machinery – ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety. * Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. * Diagnosing mechanical faults and breakdowns quickly and effectively to keep production on track. * Implementing improvements and upgrades to enhance machine performance and efficiency. * Collaborating with production teams to resolve issues, share insights, and drive continuous improvement. * Documenting work accurately and supporting compliance with quality, health, and safety standards. What we’re looking for: * An engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent) is desirable, but hands-on experience and a practical mindset are equally important. * Proven experience maintaining and repairing production or manufacturing equipment. * Strong mechanical skills with a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating machinery. * Problem-solving ability – able to diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions. * Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices and techniques. * Good communication skills to work effectively with production teams and other engineers. * Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards in everything you do. What’s on offer: * £42,000 per annum * Annual bonus (4%) * 25 days holiday bank holidays * Flexi start/finish times * 37-hour week | Monday–Friday If you are interested, please call Nathan Wilson on (phone number removed) or apply online *Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position* *Sponsorship is not available