Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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: The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a highly automated manufacturing site. The role focuses on planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance within a fast-paced industrial environment. Key Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, pneumatics, hydraulics, and associated systems Complete PPMs to a high standard and maintain accurate maintenance records Perform general welding, fabrication, and basic machining where required Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems Isolate plant and equipment using lock-off procedures prior to maintenance Support plant shutdowns, start-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives Work collaboratively within a large, multi-skilled engineering team Be flexible with overtime, shift cover, and training requirements The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent) Minimum of 3 years mechanical maintenance experience Background in FMCG or heavy industrial manufacturing environments Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving A solid understanding of health & safety practices in industrial settings Willingness to work a Panama days and nights shift pattern Desirable Skills: Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial sensors (PNP / NPN) Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated machinery Welding, fabrication, and basic machining experience Training or awareness in lifting & slinging, HAVS, confined space, working at height, and isolation procedures Benefits Include: Competitive salary Enhanced pension scheme Opportunity to work on a brand-new, highly automated site Ongoing training and development opportunities Career progression within a large engineering team If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.