Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Futures Recruitment are looking to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault finding across a diverse range of machinery and equipment.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site operations. Working within a multi-skilled team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems across the facility.

The Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and extend equipment life
Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs
Work on a variety of machinery, such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production equipment
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system
The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar role
Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Experience with both reactive and planned maintenance
Good knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
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