Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Yeovil
Salary: £38,518.48 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00
Are you a hands‑on, mechanically minded engineer looking to take your skills into a high‑performance aerospace environment? Join a fast‑paced aerospace environment where your mechanical skills keep world‑class operations running.
Our client, a global leader in industrial maintenance, is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to support operations at their Yeovil site, operating within a highly regulated, fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys fault finding, repair, fabrication, and continuous improvement work.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £38,518.48
- Early Friday Finish (12:00)
- 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
- 6% Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Safety Bonus Incentives
- Structured Training & Career Progression
The Role:
- Carry out mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery
- Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems, with some electrical and control system involvement
- Dismantle, repair, replace, and test machine components to ensure optimal performance
- Perform fabrication and machining tasks, supporting maintenance and improvement work
- Carry out welding (MIG & TIG), fabrication, and manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills, along with sheet metal work to support equipment repair and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems
- Identify and source parts, tools, and consumables
- Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance performance and reduce downtime
- Mentor junior technicians and support team development
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and 5S standards
About You:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical maintenance role
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
- Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
- Proven ability to carry out welding (MIG & TIG)
- Experience in fabrication and component repair
- Skilled in manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience using tools, workshop machinery, and maintenance equipment
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.
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Location: Yeovil
Salary: £38,518.48 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00
Are you a hands‑on, mechanically minded engineer looking to take your skills into a high‑performance aerospace environment? Join a fast‑paced aerospace environment where your mechanical skills keep world‑class operations running.
Our client, a global leader in industrial maintenance, is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to support operations at their Yeovil site, operating within a highly regulated, fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys fault finding, repair, fabrication, and continuous improvement work.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £38,518.48
- Early Friday Finish (12:00)
- 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
- 6% Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Safety Bonus Incentives
- Structured Training & Career Progression
The Role:
- Carry out mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery
- Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems, with some electrical and control system involvement
- Dismantle, repair, replace, and test machine components to ensure optimal performance
- Perform fabrication and machining tasks, supporting maintenance and improvement work
- Carry out welding (MIG & TIG), fabrication, and manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills, along with sheet metal work to support equipment repair and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems
- Identify and source parts, tools, and consumables
- Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance performance and reduce downtime
- Mentor junior technicians and support team development
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and 5S standards
About You:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance role
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
- Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
- Proven ability to carry out welding (MIG & TIG)
- Experience in fabrication and component repair
- Skilled in manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience using tools, workshop machinery, and maintenance equipment
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.
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