We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering department responsible for maintaining high-integrity mechanical systems and ensuring maximum uptime, safety and performance across a range of mechanically operated equipment.

This is a hands-on role involving daily inspections, planned preventative maintenance and full mechanical overhauls - keeping machinery operating efficiently, safely and to manufacturer specification.

Key Responsibilities

Routine & Preventative Maintenance

• Daily/weekly/monthly inspections of mechanical assemblies, drives, brake systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors and rotating equipment
• Identifying wear, corrosion, misalignment and potential failure points
• Validating mechanical safety systems and shutdown mechanisms
• Testing & calibrating sensors, actuators and control-linked systems
• Ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and operational at all times

Major Overhauls & Planned Engineering Work

• Strip-downs, rebuilds and deep mechanical inspection
• Replacing or refurbishing wheels, axles, bearings, suspension systems and mechanical interfaces
• Performance testing under operational and simulated load conditions
• Working with OEM representatives and specialist suppliers when required
• Maintaining compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and audit criteria

Troubleshooting & Breakdown Response

• Rapid diagnosis of faults across mechanical and control-oriented equipment
• Carrying out repairs or escalating specialist work as needed
• Ensuring all replacement components meet OEM standards
• Monitoring operational data to predict and prevent downtime

Collaboration & Project Support

• Working closely with electrical, controls, safety and operations teams
• Supporting installation upgrades and commissioning of new equipment
• Mentoring and guiding apprentices/technicians where required

Ideal Background

We're looking for a mechanically competent engineer who enjoys problem-solving in a maintenance-driven environment. Experience in any of the following is valuable:

 Mechanical plant or industrial machinery maintenance
 Hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes and braking systems
 Fault finding & reliability-focused engineering
 Planned, reactive & predictive maintenance
 Working to safety-critical standards and compliance frameworks

What You'll Gain

 A role with technical depth, responsibility and autonomy
 Structured maintenance and overhaul work - varied and engaging
 Support from a multi-discipline engineering team
 Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities