Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Shift: Monday to Friday - Days, 9-day fortnight
Pay: £40,000 per annum
Location: Weston-super-Mare

Have you recently completed an apprenticeship or are you a time-served Mechanical Engineer with experience in hydraulics and rotating equipment?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Tier 1 supplier to household name brands, currently investing in its maintenance team. You'll be joining at an exciting time where you can make a real difference, with the autonomy to take ownership of your work and the support of a dedicated Maintenance Manager.

This is what you'll be doing:
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the facility. Your main responsibility will be to carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment and machinery, minimising downtime and improving reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and maintain production schedules.

  • Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, stripping machinery to component level and replacing parts.

  • Overhaul and replace bearings, seals, gearboxes, pumps, sprockets, and other rotating parts.

  • Maintain and repair hydraulic systems including valves, actuators, and hoses.

  • Support machinery moves, installations, and improvement projects.

  • Work independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot faults and implement lasting fixes.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and Health & Safety initiatives.

  • Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with company policies.

  • Support the development of a proactive and efficient maintenance function.

    • Qualifications:

  • Apprentice-trained or time-served Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent experience).

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

  • Strong background in hydraulics and rotating equipment.

  • Skilled in strip-down, inspection, and rebuild of machinery to component level.

  • Excellent problem-solving ability with a logical and hands-on approach.

  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

    • And this is what you'll get in return:

  • A starting salary of circa £40,000

  • Monday to Friday days, with a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)

  • Supportive leadership with real autonomy in your role

  • Opportunity to be part of a growing maintenance function with scope to shape its future

  • Long-term job security with a stable and respected Tier 1 supplier

    • You'll be joining a business with an excellent reputation for quality and service, supplying to some of the UK's best-known brands, and can look forward to future progression opportunities as the team continues to grow.

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    Location:
    Weston-Super-Mare
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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