Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers Days



Location:Cannock

Shifts: Continental - 4 on / 4 off (Days Only)

Hours: 12-hour shifts (includes 30-minute lunch)



About the Role



We're looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join our team, working on a continental shift pattern. You'll report directly to the Departmental Engineer and play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving our production equipment.



What You'll Be Doing



Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections



Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime



Reporting parts used to maintain adequate stock levels



Investigating breakdown causes and proposing long-term solutions



Installing, modifying, and commissioning plant equipment (to regulations)



Supporting apprentice training



Occasionally covering call-outs and working overtime when required



What We're Looking For



Qualifications: C&G Part 3 or ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering



Experience: Time-served apprenticeship



Strong fault-finding skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems



Proficiency in reading engineering drawings



Hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, drives, and cranes



Comfortable working independently or as part of a team



Desirable Skills & Experience



Previous experience in a foundry environment



Forklift, access equipment, or banksman certification



Competence in operating lathes, milling machines, and grinders



What We Offer



Holiday Entitlement: 23 days (15 standard + 8 statutory), increasing with service (pro-rata in year 1)



Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with employer and employee contributions at 2%



Life Insurance: 2x salary



Bonuses:



Track & SFPB bonuses (based on output)



Christmas bonus



Join a team where your technical skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and where there's real opportunity to make a difference.



Apply today to become part of our forward-thinking maintenance team