Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established and forward‑thinking organisation operating within a heavy engineering environment, supporting critical assets and operations. The business places a strong emphasis on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, while remaining committed to developing its engineering workforce through structured training and long‑term career progression.With continued investment in people, plant and technology, the company offers a stable and professional environment where skilled engineers can broaden their technical expertise while working on complex mechanical equipment.
Your new role
As a Mechanical Shift Technician, you will work as part of a dedicated Engineering team, supporting the safe and efficient operation of assets within a heavy engineering environment. This role involves delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and continued operational performance.Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out maintenance, repairs and modifications on heavy plant and mechanical equipment
Diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns using structured fault‑finding techniques
Working closely with operational teams to prioritise and plan maintenance works
Supporting wider engineering activities including project work, quality systems and health & safety initiatives
Ensuring all work is documented correctly and completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and Permit to Work systemsThe role operates on a distinctive 3 days on / 3 days off, followed by 3 nights on / 3 nights off shift pattern, offering extended rest periods and an excellent work-life balance.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will need:
A time‑served mechanical apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
A HNC in Mechanical Engineering, or the willingness to be put forward for HNC training
Proven experience working in a heavy engineering or industrial environment
Strong hands‑on experience with machinery such as conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment
The ability to fault find, problem solve and use diagnostic equipment effectively
A knowledge of maintaining rotating equipment
A sound understanding of Permit to Work systems and incident reporting
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance strategies such as RCM, PM, CBM and TPM (advantageous)
A full, valid UK driving licenceWhat you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression, including:
Up to 10% matched pension contribution
A flexible benefits package including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle to Work scheme, critical illness cover, gym membership and retail vouchers
A genuine commitment to learning and professional development, with access to funded training and upskilling opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing
The opportunity to work a highly attractive 3 on / 3 off days and nights shift pattern, offering significantly improved work-life balanceWhat you need to do now
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