Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role….We’re looking for a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business in the Kidderminster area. This is a great opportunity to step into a highly skilled team of maintenance engineers with a structured on-boarding program. Excellent earning potential centred around a competitive salary and regularly available overtime paid at market leading rates. If you thrive in heavy industry environment and enjoy working on large-scale plant equipment this role will suit you.
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £52,149 per annum + overtime (earnings up to £60,000+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
The Role:
- Carry out mechanical maintenance on heavy plant and production equipment
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns
- Diagnose faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Perform bearing fitting and alignment
- Maintain high safety and quality standards in a safety-critical environment
- Contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction
- Work collaboratively within a shift-based engineering team
About You:
You’ll be a mechanically biased engineer with:
- Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments
- Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, pneumatics & drive systems
- Experience with bearing fitting & alignment
- Arc & MIG welding and basic fabrication skills
- Knowledge of cutting and grinding safety regulations
You will have current or recent experience mechanical fitting, fabrication, welding, and plant servicing, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical fitter, mechanical technician, mechanical maintenance fitting, multi-skilled maintenance engineer, mechanical maintenance technician, maintenance technician.
What’s in it for you?
- Weekly pay
- £60,000+ earning potential with overtime
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – become a shareholder
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Ongoing training and long-term career progression opportunities
Ready to take the next step?
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.
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