Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechancical Bias) (4 on 4 off – Days & Nights) Chester | £44,000 + overtime (earn £46–48K OTE) | (12-hour shifts) We're looking for a hands-on, proactive
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
to join our engineering team on a
4 on, 4 off shift pattern
(days & nights, 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am). This role is ideal for engineers with a maintenance background who want to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment while gaining access to
industry-leading training and career development. We invest heavily in our people, with a
clear internal training matrix linked to salary . Your career and earnings can progress to
£49–50K+
with development.
The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Reactive maintenance across the site – keeping operations running smoothly. Working with a wide range of
equipment : compressors, boilers, pumps, valves, pneumatics, motors, and hydraulics (pumps/seals). Facilities and plant maintenance. PLC fault finding
(bespoke/obscure German systems – no programming required). PPMs managed through our CMMS system (mainly carried out on night shifts). Occasional
welding
(TIG/Stick) – desirable but not essential.
Prospects & Training We invest heavily in our people, with a
clear internal training matrix linked to salary . Your career and earnings can progress to
£49–50K+
with development. What you'll get: Initial Training:
Site systems, health & safety, and equipment training when you start. Future Development:
Structured progression and cross-skilling opportunities. Extra Qualifications: Boiler Training (STEAM)
– intensive BOAS and LTA (Laundry Technology Academy). 18th Edition (we're setting up new courses). IOSH Safety Training. NVQ Multi-Skilling & Management Courses. Additional technical upskilling (pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, etc.). If training is beneficial to both you and the company, we'll invest in it.
Pay & Benefits Salary:
£43,600 basic (earn an extra £2K–7K with overtime). Contracted hours:
42 per week (4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts). Overtime:
Plenty available, shared across the team. Pension:
5% employer contribution. Life Assurance:
x1 annual salary. Holidays:
20 shifts (bank holidays included – site works through bank holidays). Site closed 2 days at Christmas and 1 at New Year (taken from holiday entitlement).
? What we're looking for Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role. Strong understanding of
pumps, compressors, boilers, pneumatics, motors, and hydraulics . Ability to fault find on
PLCs
(no programming required). Flexible, hands-on approach – this is a very
reactive
environment. Willingness to learn and take on training/development.
If you're looking for a role where every day is different, where your ideas and skills are valued, and where your training is invested in, this could be your next step. Apply now to join a team that develops from within and rewards your growth. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£40,000
Category:
Skilled Trades;Engineering

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