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Mechanical Maintenance EngineerDays & Shift Opportunities Available

We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a busy heavy industrial operation. Working as part of an established engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining plant performance, improving reliability and minimising downtime across the site.

Available Positions

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Monday to Friday

07:45 - 17:00

Salary: £42,770 - £50,620

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (4 on 4 Off)

06:00 - 18:00

Salary: £48,822 - £54,452

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and reliability of a wide range of industrial plant and equipment. This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive approach to fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement activities.

Location: Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and scheduled maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and reliability.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
• Carry out servicing, overhaul and refurbishment of mechanical systems and site assets.
• Support operational teams by resolving plant issues quickly and efficiently.
• Conduct inspections on critical equipment and proactively identify potential failures.
• Replace and repair mechanical components including bearings, chains, rollers, gearboxes, motors and drive systems.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, plant modifications and engineering improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's maintenance management system.
• Work closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to improve equipment performance, reliability and site productivity.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Participate in shutdown activities, major repairs and planned engineering works as required.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering required
• Previous maintenance experience within heavy plant, industrial, processing, quarrying, aggregates, bulk materials handling or similar environments is desirable

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shift - 4 on 4 off Days/Nights)

• Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
• Salary Guide: £42,600 PA, Depending on experience
• Excellent Benefits, 11.2% Non-contributory company pension
• Shift Pattern: 12 hr continuous 4 On 4 Off (2 days / 2 nights)
• Hours of work: 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
• Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer of specialty paper alternatives. The role involves performing a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across various production machinery to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.

The successful candidate will use your knowledge to maintain and improve the performance of the machines used in day-to-day manufacture.

Duties:

• Plant checks affecting repairs as required
• Responding to production line breakdowns
• Planned Maintenance
• Ownership of Plant such as compressors, water treatment plant and cooling equipment
• Assist in design and implementation of Machinery modifications.

Any experience of working on Extrusion Machinery would be beneficial.

Mechanical Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge; experience in machining and turning for repairs.
• Skilled in fault-finding and fixing mechanical issues; supports modifications and projects.
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Arc, Gas).
• Basic electrical fault-finding advantageous.
• Good health & safety awareness; conducts plant checks and repairs.
• Effective team player.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics
• Any Electrical Fault-finding experience on electrical systems - Beneficial
• Electrical qualifications - 18 Edition - Beneficial
• Experience with PLC / HMI fault finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7) - Beneficial

Why Join:

• Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact
• Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits, including generous non-contributory pension.

• HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.