Mechanical Engineer / Fitter
Location: Low Marnham
Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 plus overtime
A well-established UK manufacturing business operating in the sustainable processing and production sector is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer/Fitter to join its site engineering team. The company plays a key role in converting raw materials into valuable products used across multiple essential industries, offering long term stability and ongoing investment in plant and people.
This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced production environment where engineering excellence directly supports operational performance and continuous improvement.
The Role: You will work closely with production teams to maximise the utilisation and reliability of site assets while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting production to ensure maximum effectiveness of site equipment
· Carrying out planned maintenance in line with the CMMS system Holistech
· Fault finding and repair of mechanical plant and equipment
· Contributing to the development of new manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives
· Driving energy and utilities improvements while meeting changing production demands
· Working cross functionally to deliver a consistent approach to site improvement
· Ensuring all work complies with Standard Operating Procedures
· Completing all relevant statutory and maintenance documentation
· Helping maintain plant, buildings and infrastructure in line with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation
About You: You are a practical and motivated engineer who enjoys problem solving in a manufacturing setting.
You will ideally have:
· Apprentice training to a minimum Level 2 such as C and G or EAL NVQ, or strong mechanical experience with a clear interest in the trade
· A mechanical engineering background with hands on experience
· Experience within manufacturing or process environments, including planned preventative maintenance
· Strong fault finding skills
· A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
· Clear communication skills, written and verbal
· The ability to work independently or as part of a team
· A proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
· Openness to further development through structured training
· Eligibility to work in the UK
Shifts
· 4 on 4 off rotation covering days and nights
· Average of 43 hours per week
Rewards and Benefits
· Annual salary £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, excluding overtime
· Overtime paid at time and a quarter
· 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· Company pension
· Company sick pay scheme
· Life assurance
· Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
· Cycle to work scheme
· Occupational health support
· Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential support 24 hours a day
· Retail, restaurant and gym discounts
· Financial education and guidance
· Refer a friend reward of £300
If you are a mechanically skilled engineer looking for a secure role with strong earning potential and long term development, this position offers a solid next step in your career.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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