Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: DesfordShift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)Salary: £55,000 + Up to £3,000 Annual BonusPension: 15% Total (10% Employer / 5% Employee)
Overview
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, well‑established engineering team at a brand‑new, highly automated manufacturing site in Desford. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest‑producing facilities in Europe, operating within a dusty but cutting‑edge environment filled with modern automated machinery.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production equipment. Your key responsibilities include:
Key Duties
- Mechanical fault finding and repair across fast‑paced production machinery
- Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Responding to breakdowns and reducing engineering downtime
- Working on conveyors, mixers, ovens, and kilns
- Supporting the wider engineering team within a highly automated environment
- Ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely and efficiently
Working Hours / Overtime Structure
- 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights
- 296 banked hours annually, reducing to 206 hours after daily handover (5:30-6:00)
- 206 hours is equivalent to 18 days of overtime per year
- Overtime during holiday cover on weekends is paid at time and a half
- Any other overtime is also paid at time and a half
About You – Essential Criteria
- Must be mechanically qualified (NVQ Level 3 or above)
- Experience within FMCG or heavy industrial environments
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dusty, high‑output manufacturing site
Industries Considered
- FMCG
- Heavy Industrial / Process
- Automated manufacturing environments
Environment & Machinery
- Dusty environment with state‑of‑the‑art automation
- Working on equipment such as:
- Conveyors
- Mixers
- Ovens
- Kilns
Team Structure
You will join a large engineering team of around 20 engineers, offering strong peer support, cross‑training and excellent knowledge sharing.
Benefits
- £55,000 salary + up to £3,000 bonus
- 15% pension (10% employer contribution)
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Opportunity to work at one of the fastest‑producing manufacturing sites in Europe
- Career development and progression opportunities
Why Is This Role Available?
- Position has become available due to an engineer leaving the business.
Interview Process
Stage 1
Informal technical conversation with Carl, focused on experience and CV details.
Stage 2
On‑site interview with an engineer. Candidates must bring overalls and safety shoes and may complete a basic practical assessment, including panel work and a site walk around.
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