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:
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a large engineering team within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining and fault-finding on a range of automated production machinery, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime. The position operates on a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Fault finding and repair on automated machinery and production equipment
Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, and associated machinery
Support continuous improvement and machine reliability initiatives
Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times
Communicate effectively during shift handovers and within the wider engineering team
The Ideal Candidate will have:
Previous experience within a heavy industrial, FMCG, aerospace, or manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
Experience working with automated machinery
A proactive attitude and ability to work well within a team
Comfortable working in a dusty, dirty, and fast-paced environment
Desirable Skills:
Experience within heavy engineering or automated production environments
Multi-skilled maintenance experience
Continuous improvement mindset
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary package with additional production bonus opportunities
29 days holiday
Excellent pension scheme with up to 15% total contribution
Training and progression opportunities
Stable long-term opportunity within a large engineering team
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.