Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Continental Shift Pattern)

Mirfield

£44,000 £47,000

06:00 / 18:00 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime. You will work both reactively and proactively, supporting production performance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding quickly to breakdowns and production stoppages
• Diagnosing mechanical faults across production machinery
• Supporting installation and improvement projects
• Working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems
• Maintaining strong communication across shift teams
• Updating maintenance systems and KPI boards
• Supporting continuous improvement activity
• Ensuring high housekeeping and workshop standards
• Contributing to a safe working environment at all times

What We Re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with engineers who are proactive, practical problem‑solvers, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or City & Guilds (or equivalent)
• Strong fault‑finding experience on production machinery
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding capability (MIG / TIG / Arc) preferred
• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• A positive team‑focused attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Shift Pattern & Benefits

• Continental shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off
• 12‑hour shifts: 06:00 / 18:00
• Salary guide: £44,000 £47,000
• Excellent work/life balance with built‑in extended rest periods
• Opportunity to contribute to improvement projects
• Stable long‑term engineering environment

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