Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Telford | £37,500 – £40,000 p.a. | Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm



Aqumen Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing business in Telford. We are a small, close-knit operation with six conveying ovens and a range of secondary equipment, and we are now looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance & Engineering Technician to join our team.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys variety – from preventive maintenance to fabrication, new machine building, and problem-solving on the shop floor.



What You’ll Be Doing:



Preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment



Operating and maintaining workshop machinery (lathe, milling, welding, fabrication)



New machine building and project-based fabrication work



Mechanical fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipework installation



Supporting continuous improvement projects and TPM development



Assisting with building maintenance and tooling manufacture



Working as part of a small Engineering & Production team to achieve operational targets



✅ What We’re Looking For:



Time-served Mechanical Engineer with proven hands-on experience



Strong mechanical background with skills across fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining



Able to confidently use lathes, milling machines, and general workshop equipment



Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a small team



Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to react quickly to breakdowns



Computer literate with good communication skills



(Abrasive Wheels certification and experience mentoring apprentices would be an advantage.)



What’s in it for You:



Competitive salary of £37,500 – £40,000 p.a.



Day shift only – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm



Company sick pay scheme (increasing with service)



Healthcare cash plan (after 3 months’ service)



The chance to join a supportive, small team where your mechanical skills really make a difference



If you’re a mechanically skilled engineer looking for stability, variety, and the opportunity to get involved in everything from maintenance to machine building – we’d love to hear from you!



Apply today via Aqumen Recruitment and take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.



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