Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation within the metals recycling sector, who are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis at their site based in Matlock.
Our client plays a vital role in the sustainable recycling of lead-acid batteries and places its people, safety, and the environment at the heart of everything it does. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed, and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.
💰 Salary & Benefits Package
💷 £43,036.20 Basic Salary per annum
🌙 £9,094 Shift Allowance per annum
🎯 Annual Production Bonus - up to 10% of salary (following qualifying period)
🏆 Quarterly Production Bonus - up to £300
🦺 Quarterly Health & Safety Bonus - up to £60
💰 Annual Blood Lead Bonus - up to £1,500
📈 Stakeholder Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 10% (subject to qualifying criteria)
❤️ Free Life Insurance after 6 months' service
👓 Free eye tests and safety glasses
💪 Company-funded physiotherapy
🏋️ Corporate gym membership
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
🩺 Annual health checks
🚗 Free onsite parking
🍽️ Subsidised canteen
👷 Workwear and PPE/RPE supplied and laundered onsite
🕒 Hours
Shift Rotation
✅ 2 x 12-hour Day Shifts (6:00am - 6:00pm)
✅ 2 x 12-hour Night Shifts (6:00pm - 6:00am)
✅ 4 Days Off
✅ Pattern repeats 7 times
✅ Followed by an impressive 18 consecutive days off
✅ Annual leave built into the shift pattern
✅ Two 45-minute breaks per shift
✅ Attendance at training on non-rostered days enables employees to bank up to 24 hours additional time off per year
🔧 What will you be doing?
Reporting to the Shift Maintenance Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a wide range of plant and equipment within a busy heavy manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
🔧 Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment.
🔧 Undertake mechanical installations, breakdown repairs and general maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.
🔧 Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance activities.
🔧 Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, permits to work and relevant legislation.
🔧 Safely isolate equipment and verify isolations prior to commencing maintenance work.
🔧 Identify and report issues that may impact the safe, efficient or reliable operation of plant and equipment.
🔧 Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are left clean, safe and organised.
🔧 Use PPE, tools, lifting equipment and company vehicles correctly and safely at all times.
🔧 Accurately book parts from stores and apply appropriate cost codes.
🔧 Support and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy policies.
🔧 Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and site performance.
✅ What will you bring to the role?
✔ Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
✔ Previous experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environment
✔ Strong mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repair skills
✔ Good understanding of safe isolation, permit-to-work systems and maintenance best practice
✔ Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibility
✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team
✔ Reliable and flexible approach with excellent timekeeping and attention to detail
✔ Proactive attitude towards maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement
✔ Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering challenges
🌟 Why should you apply for the role?
🌍 Join a company that actively contributes to sustainability and environmental protection.
🦺 Work for an organisation where safety and employee well-being are genuine priorities.
🤝 Become part of a highly skilled and supportive maintenance team.
📈 Benefit from ongoing training, development and long-term career opportunities.
🔧 Work on a diverse range of mechanical plant and equipment within a busy manufacturing environment.
💰 Enjoy an excellent salary, generous shift allowance and multiple bonus schemes.
🏖️ Achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a unique shift pattern that includes 18 consecutive days off.
❤️ Access a comprehensive employee benefits package focused on health, well-being and financial security.
🚀 Secure a permanent position with a well-established and respected leader in the recycling and manufacturing sector.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with an industry-leading employer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! 🔧⚙️
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Salary description
£52130.00 - £52130.00 per year