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
* Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant machinery (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics).
* Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS systems (e.g., Holistech) to minimise downtime.
* Respond to breakdowns efficiently, diagnosing faults and repairing/replacing parts safely.
* Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment performance.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, statutory documentation, and compliance logs.
* Work independently and as part of a small engineering team.
Requirements
* Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer (minimum Level 3) with industrial/manufacturing experience.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics skills.
* Experience with pumps, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems.
* Knowledge of PPM systems in a production environment.
* Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in an industrial setting.
* Strong communication skills (Level 3 English/IELTS or equivalent).
* Proactive, motivated, and flexible, with a willingness to work weekends/shifts as needed.
* Eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Competitive pay with overtime at 1.25×
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Company pension and sick pay schemes
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance, cycle to work
* Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts and rewards, plus £300 “Introduce a Friend” bonus
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