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:
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a highly automated manufacturing site. The role focuses on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment
* Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, pneumatics, hydraulics, and associated systems
* Complete PPMs to a high standard and maintain accurate maintenance records
* Perform general welding, fabrication, and basic machining where required
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems
* Isolate plant and equipment using lock-off procedures prior to maintenance
* Support plant shutdowns, start-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Work collaboratively within a large, multi-skilled engineering team
* Be flexible with overtime, shift cover, and training requirements
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent)
* Minimum of 3 years mechanical maintenance experience
* Background in FMCG or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
* Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
* A solid understanding of health & safety practices in industrial settings
* Willingness to work a Panama days and nights shift pattern
Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial sensors (PNP / NPN)
* Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated machinery
* Welding, fabrication, and basic machining experience
* Training or awareness in lifting & slinging, HAVS, confined space, working at height, and isolation procedures
Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Opportunity to work on a brand-new, highly automated site
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Career progression within a large engineering team
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.