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 Engineer responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving plant equipment and mechanical systems to ensure operational reliability, safety, and compliance in a heavy industrial environment. Work across planned and reactive maintenance on a continental shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on plant and production equipment

• Diagnose mechanical faults, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime

• Maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery including kilns, rollers, mixers, and conveyors

• Perform mechanical strip-downs, rebuilds, and inspections in line with legislative and site standards

• Maintain high housekeeping standards and accurately complete maintenance documentation

• Escalate mechanical or safety issues as needed

• Support weekend work and attend training courses when required

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)

• Proven industrial maintenance experience (FMCG or heavy industry preferred)

• Welding (MIG/MMA), hot works, hydraulic & pneumatic systems experience

• Competent using workshop machinery, working at height, and abrasive wheels

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team

Desirable Skills:

• Manual handling, IOSH Managing Safely

• FLT licences, IPAF 3A/3B, overhead gantry crane operation

• Confined space experience (medium risk)

• Previous heavy industry manufacturing experience

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Continental day/night shift pattern

• Training opportunities and skill development

• Work within a supportive maintenance team

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.