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:
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – 4 on 4 off (days & nights) shift pattern. Responsible for maintaining mechanical plant and equipment across a heavy industrial, dusty environment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair mechanical equipment including conveyors, mixers, ovens, and cutting machinery.
Carry out 60% reactive maintenance, troubleshooting faults on motors, sensors, wiring, diagrams, and mechanical changeovers.
Support planned maintenance, installations, and equipment upgrades.
Respond quickly to breakdowns and support electrical colleagues when required.
Work collaboratively with shift teams, production, and management to meet site targets.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company procedures.
Assist with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and cutting tasks where required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Time-served apprenticeship or recognised mechanical qualification.
Strong industrial background (manufacturing, heavy plant, construction materials).
Proven mechanical fault-finding skills, including sensors, motors, diagrams, and machine changeovers.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.
Ability to work effectively in a dirty, dusty environment.
Good communication skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
Desirable Skills:
Welding & cutting experience.
Experience working with older equipment and upgraded plant.
Strong testing and diagnostics abilities.
Familiarity with industrial installations and control systems.
Benefits include:
High pension contribution – 5% employee contribution matched with 10% employer.
Supportive, easy-going team environment.
Long-term, permanent role with a leading UK FMCG manufacturer.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!