Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Manthorpe Building Products Ltd
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Location: Waingroves
Job Description:

Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Closing Date for Application: Monday 20/07/2026.

Join a team where your skills make a real difference. Some people see a machine that is broken; others see an exciting challenge. Whether it is tracking down the cause of a breakdown, replacing worn components before they become a problem or improving equipment to run better, you take pride in keeping things moving. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and site equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly and safely.
  • Respond to breakdowns and get equipment back into production with minimal downtime.
  • Replace and repair mechanical components, including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic systems.
  • Support electrical engineers as part of a multi‑skilled maintenance team.
  • Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
  • Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
  • Help maintain engineering stores and ensure critical spare parts are available.
  • Promote a safe working environment and follow all Health & Safety procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve machinery, reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Experienced in mechanical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Skilled at fault finding and repairing mechanical equipment.
  • Familiar with hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating machinery.
  • Calm under pressure and able to prioritise breakdowns effectively.
  • Team player who communicates well with colleagues across the business.
  • Always looking for ways to improve equipment and working practices.
  • Committed to working safely and maintaining high engineering standards.
  • Enjoys engineering and wants to be part of a proud team.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Rotating shifts: 1 Week 6:00am‑2:30pm and 2 Week 2:00pm‑10:00pm.
  • Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
  • Life assurance.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Sharesave scheme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Free annual flu vaccinations.
  • Occupational health, physiotherapy and counselling services.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Career progression within the Genuit Group.

Ready to get stuck in? If you are a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving machinery and making a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Bring your experience, ideas and passion for engineering—and help us keep things moving.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026