Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Job Overview

My client are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hydraulic systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and other mechanical equipment. This role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and reactive maintenance on hydraulic systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Implement and follow Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, replacements, and upgrades to machinery.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company maintenance standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Identify and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Provide support for machinery installations, commissioning, and modifications.
• Supervision and training of two maintenance engineers.
  
  

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Job Requirements

• HNC/HND, or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., hydraulics, PLC programming, or mechanical maintenance) are an advantage.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Use of CAD software to create and modify technical drawings
• Familiarity with PPM strategies and maintenance best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with welding and fabrication (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of health & safety regulations in an industrial setting.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
  
  

Maintenance Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £35,000- £45,000 DOE
• Pension scheme - employer contribution 5% of salary
• Holidays 28 days, plus an additional day of holiday per year of service up 3 years, additional 5 days after 4 years' service, additional 7 days after 5 years' service.
  
  

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