Mechanical Craft Engineer
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
Shift Allowance: 20% from day one
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Craft Engineer to join a major steel manufacturing operation with key sites producing high-quality steel for the construction, automotive, and packaging industries.
This is a hands-on role within a heavy industrial environment, supporting critical plant and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
The Role
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on mechanical plant and machinery
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Fault finding and repair of mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, and rotating equipment
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Strip down, inspect, refurbish, and rebuild mechanical components
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Work from engineering drawings and specifications
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Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
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Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
Shift Pattern
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Alternating shifts: Morning, Afternoon, and Nights
About You
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Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or recognised mechanical qualification
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Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (steel, metals, or similar preferred)
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
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Flexible and willing to work rotating shift patterns
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £32K – £38K depending on experience
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20% shift allowance paid from day one
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Stable, long-term role within a well-established industrial operation