Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Back Shift

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients dedicated engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a well-established and forward-looking business that is currently investing in significant machinery and systems upgrades.

Key Details:

• Salary: £47,400 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
• Hours: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday to Thursday, 11:20 – 21:50
• Christmas Shutdown: Every year, with annual leave days protected

The Role

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production teams by addressing breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
• Work safely, both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and safety at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good physical fitness due to the manual aspects of the role.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Multiskilled capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with PLCs, controls, and drives (advantageous).
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Previous sawmilling experience (very desirable).

Benefits

• £47,400 annual salary (inclusive of flexibility allowance and shift pay).
• Paid overtime at enhanced rates.
• Pension scheme.
• Production-based bonus scheme.
• Two-week July maintenance shutdown (all engineering staff required to work day shift with overtime during this period; no annual leave permitted).
• Christmas shutdown every year – ensuring time off during the festive period.