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.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance on a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing site. The role focuses on safe, efficient mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime, support production targets, and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

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  Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, breakdowns, and planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
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  Diagnose and resolve issues across conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems.
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  Perform general welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting duties.
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  Support plant efficiency improvements and reliability initiatives.
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  Follow permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, lock-off/isolation procedures, and all site safety standards.
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  Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning, and shutdown/start-up activities.
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  Work collaboratively with electrical and mechanical teams to maintain a "one team" culture.
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  Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
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  Support training, site initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

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  Recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HND or equivalent).
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  Minimum 3 years'' experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments.
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  Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
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  A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong teamwork skills.
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  Flexibility to work Panama shift patterns (days and nights) and overtime when required.

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  Experience with automated production environments.
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  Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors (PNP / NPN).
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  Welding, fabrication, and basic machining experience (lathe/milling advantageous).
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  Experience with risk assessments, permits to work, and isolation procedures.
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  Previous exposure to confined spaces, working at height, and lifting operations.

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  Competitive Salary - -51,500
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  Panama shift pattern with structured rest periods
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  Generous pension contribution
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  Ongoing training and development opportunities
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  Opportunity to work on a brand-new, highly automated site with cutting-edge machinery
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  Large, supportive engineering team environment

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