Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift
Location: Market Harborough
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 (1 day) / 07:00 – 16:30 (4 days) – 48 hours average per week
Rate: £20.79 per hour

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant machinery (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics).

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS systems (e.g., Holistech) to minimise downtime.

• Respond to breakdowns efficiently, diagnosing faults and repairing/replacing parts safely.

• Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment performance.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, statutory documentation, and compliance logs.

• Work independently and as part of a small engineering team.

Requirements:

• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer (minimum Level 3) with industrial/manufacturing experience.

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics skills.

• Experience with pumps, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems.

• Knowledge of PPM systems in a production environment.

• Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in an industrial setting.

• Strong communication skills (Level 3 English/IELTS or equivalent).

• Proactive, motivated, and flexible, with a willingness to work weekends/shifts as needed.

• Eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with overtime at 1.25×

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension and sick pay schemes

• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance, cycle to work

• Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounts and rewards, plus £300 “Introduce a Friend” bonus