Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift
Location: Market Harborough
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 (1 day) / 07:00 – 16:30 (4 days) – 48 hours average per week
Rate: £20.79 per hour
We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant machinery (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics).
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Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS systems (e.g., Holistech) to minimise downtime.
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Respond to breakdowns efficiently, diagnosing faults and repairing/replacing parts safely.
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Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment performance.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records, statutory documentation, and compliance logs.
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Work independently and as part of a small engineering team.
Requirements:
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Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer (minimum Level 3) with industrial/manufacturing experience.
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics skills.
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Experience with pumps, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems.
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Knowledge of PPM systems in a production environment.
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Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in an industrial setting.
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Strong communication skills (Level 3 English/IELTS or equivalent).
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Proactive, motivated, and flexible, with a willingness to work weekends/shifts as needed.
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Eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits:
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Competitive pay with overtime at 1.25×
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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Company pension and sick pay schemes
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Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance, cycle to work
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Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts and rewards, plus £300 “Introduce a Friend” bonus