Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Posted: 21st July 2026
  • Salary: £58000 - £59000 per annum + Bonus + Premium OT, Leading Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17105A
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  • Start Date: ASAP
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Our client is a UK leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK, and they are now looking to extend their engineering division with a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at their brand new manufacturing sites close to the area of Desford.

The basic salary is £58K+ plus performance bonus, plus overtime paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2. The shift pattern is 4 On, 4 Off. (5:30 -18:00 / 17:30-06:00).

The company is a UK leading, specialist manufacturer and has a strong, well-respected reputation that’s continued for well over 100 years. They are a very organised, fast paced and efficient company who have strong management structures in place along with state-of-the-art modern technology and machinery. Anyone who has the opportunity to work for this company is provided with consistent training, development opportunities and up-skilling.

What’s in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Basic salary of £58K plus a performance bonus (OTE £65K+)
  • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT – Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development programme
  • Company pension up to 10% (Example you put 5% or more they will put 10%)
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Overtime opportunities paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2 for those who want it.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive Mechanical Maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.
  • Carry out PPM schedules and Reactive Maintenance Activities as required.
  • Carry out work upon all Mechanical elements such as Gearboxes, Shafts, Bearings, Crane systems, Conveyors, Hydraulic systems and Pneumatics
  • Further training and development is available along with further up-skilling opportunities.

To Be Successful as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • You will need to hold the following Mechanical Vocational and Technical qualifications to be considered: City and Guilds Level 3 AND BTEC Level 3 or higher with NVQ Level 3, OR be Apprentice trained to level 3 or equivalent.
  • Strong planned and reactive Mechanical and Fitting maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment as a Maintenance Engineer

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career.

 
 

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