Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Telford | £37,500 – £40,000 p.a. | Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm
Aqumen Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing business in Telford. We are a small, close-knit operation with six conveying ovens and a range of secondary equipment, and we are now looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance & Engineering Technician to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys variety – from preventive maintenance to fabrication, new machine building, and problem-solving on the shop floor.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment
Operating and maintaining workshop machinery (lathe, milling, welding, fabrication)
New machine building and project-based fabrication work
Mechanical fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipework installation
Supporting continuous improvement projects and TPM development
Assisting with building maintenance and tooling manufacture
Working as part of a small Engineering & Production team to achieve operational targets
✅ What We’re Looking For:
Time-served Mechanical Engineer with proven hands-on experience
Strong mechanical background with skills across fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining
Able to confidently use lathes, milling machines, and general workshop equipment
Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a small team
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react quickly to breakdowns
Computer literate with good communication skills
(Abrasive Wheels certification and experience mentoring apprentices would be an advantage.)
What’s in it for You:
Competitive salary of £37,500 – £40,000 p.a.
Day shift only – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Company sick pay scheme (increasing with service)
Healthcare cash plan (after 3 months’ service)
The chance to join a supportive, small team where your mechanical skills really make a difference
If you’re a mechanically skilled engineer looking for stability, variety, and the opportunity to get involved in everything from maintenance to machine building – we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today via Aqumen Recruitment and take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy