About

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Rotherham
Salary: £48300
Hours: 3 on/3 off Shift Pattern

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, we want you to join our team!

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment to the highest standards for one of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair high-volume production machinery.
• Carry out mechanical installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Fabricate and work with sheet metal, welding, and brazing.
• Work on pneumatic systems using schematic drawings.
• Use precision tools such as micrometers, Verniers, and small hand tools.
• Interpret and work from detailed machine drawings.

Electrical Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair high-volume CNC and PLC-controlled production machinery.
• Conduct fault finding on various machines, including plastic injection moulding machines, CNC grinders, assembly machines, heat treatment furnaces, and robotic lines.
• Perform electrical installations and preventive maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Undertake portable appliance testing and fixed wiring inspections (18th Edition and 2394/2395/2396 qualifications are advantageous).
• Interpret and work from detailed electrical machine drawings.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Qualifications:

Mechanical:

• Apprenticeship-trained mechanical fitter (HNC qualification is an advantage).
• 5+ years of on-the-job experience.

General Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• PPE to be worn at all times.
• Adherence to factory Health & Safety regulations.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods and lifting equipment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art production equipment.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Engage in continuous learning and career development.
• Excellent pension scheme

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a motivated, skilled technician eager to contribute to a thriving production environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact information

Graham Smith