Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Company Overview
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
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will work on a 4 on 4 off (days & nights) shift pattern. Youll be responsible for maintaining mechanical plant and equipment across a heavy industrial, dusty environment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair mechanical equipment including conveyors, mixers, ovens, and cutting machinery
* Carry out 60% reactive maintenance, troubleshooting faults on motors, sensors, wiring, diagrams, and mechanical changeovers
* Support planned maintenance, installations, and equipment upgrades
* Respond quickly to breakdowns and assist electrical colleagues when required
* Work collaboratively with shift teams, production, and management to meet site targets
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company procedures
* Assist with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and cutting tasks where required
Ideal Candidate
* Time-served apprenticeship or recognised mechanical qualification
* Strong industrial background (manufacturing, heavy plant, construction materials)
* Proven mechanical fault‑finding skills, including sensors, motors, diagrams, and machine changeovers
* Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery
* Ability to work effectively in a dirty, dusty environment
* Good communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on attitude
Desirable Skills
* Welding & cutting experience
* Experience working with older equipment and upgraded plant
* Strong testing and diagnostics abilities
* Familiarity with industrial installations and control systems
Benefits
* High pension contribution 5% employee contribution matched with 10% employer
* Supportive, easy‑going team environment
* Long‑term, permanent role with a leading UK FMCG manufacturer
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!
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