Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Futures Recruitment are looking to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault finding across a diverse range of machinery and equipment.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site operations. Working within a multi-skilled team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and extend equipment life
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs
• Work on a variety of machinery, such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production equipment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar role
• Strong fault‑finding skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with both reactive and planned maintenance
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)

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