Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer required to join a leading industrial manufacturing company responsible for maintaining complex mechanical equipment and production systems based near Sheffield.
The successful Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical repair, service and maintenance of a range of industrial equipment on-site, including pumps, motors, gearboxes and associated mechanical systems, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.
The Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will ideally have a background in industrial mechanical maintenance, with experience working on production equipment and carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment.
Package
£35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Company bonus scheme based on company performance
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Overtime available
Additional benefits and long-term career progression opportunitiesMaintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role
Carry out mechanical repair, servicing and maintenance of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes and associated production machinery.
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.
Respond to breakdown situations as priority, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise downtime.
Support engineering projects and installation work, including equipment modifications, machinery installation, welding, machining and general mechanical fitting.
Work closely with the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Operate within a two-shift system (12-hour shifts Monday to Friday) and participate in call-out cover when required.Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Requirements
Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance environments.
Strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally working with pumps, motors, gearboxes or similar equipment.
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
Additional skills such as welding, machining, pipe fitting or general mechanical assembly would be advantageous.
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or similar discipline preferred.
Basic electrical awareness is beneficial but not essential as the role is primarily mechanical.
Ability to work 12-hour shift patterns and participate in occasional call-out duties.
Commutable to Sheffield