Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Watt People Ltd (UK/USA) with a focus on leading a maintenance team through significant site upgrades. The role combines hands-on fault finding with leadership, planning, and driving improvements as the site undergoes £5 million of investment over 5 years.

Location: City of London area. Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, 6am–2pm. This is a gas canister filling site with a robust, real-world engineering environment.

This role reports to Watt People Ltd, assisting manufacturing businesses in finding the right Engineering and Technical professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and motivating a small, skilled maintenance team on-site.
  • Fault finding, repairs, and condition monitoring across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
  • Managing the planned maintenance schedule to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Overseeing new equipment installations and supporting major site upgrades.
  • Ensuring safety procedures (and Permit to Work systems) are followed down to the last detail.
  • Collaborating with contractors, suppliers, and operations teams to maintain momentum.

What you bring to the table

  • A Level 4 Apprenticeship (or equivalent trade experience) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation disciplines.
  • At least 2 years of experience maintaining plant equipment in a heavy-duty environment (manufacturing, industrial, or engineering).
  • Ability to lead others and respond effectively in challenging situations.
  • Comfort with a noisy, gritty environment and enthusiasm for upgrading outdated equipment.
  • Bonus if you’ve worked in explosive atmospheres or hold an ATEX qualification.

What’s in it for you

  • A leadership role that remains hands-on with the tools.
  • tangible impact by transforming a legacy site into a modern operation.
  • Access to a properly equipped engineering workshop with space and freedom to work right.
  • A team and site that value skill, grit, and ownership.

This job has weight. If you love the smell of oil and the challenge of keeping old machines alive while building toward something better, we want to hear from you.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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