Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: PooleSalary: £45,581 – £50,691Shift: 4-on / 4-off

Benefits

Annual bonus + strong pension + benefitsA well-established manufacturing business in Poole is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.This is a hands-on maintenance role within a busy production environment, with a strong focus on mechanical breakdowns, planned maintenance and equipment reliability across a wide range of production machinery.The roleYou’ll be responsible for:Reactive mechanical fault finding and breakdown responsePlanned and preventative maintenanceMaintenance and repair of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps and drive systemsWorking with pneumatic and hydraulic equipmentMechanical strip-downs, repairs and component replacementIdentifying recurring equipment issues and improving reliabilityWorking closely with Production to minimise downtimeSupporting shutdowns, engineering improvements and site projectsCarrying out basic electrical fault finding where requiredThe site is well invested, with plenty of opportunity to develop your knowledge across different equipment and technologies.What they're looking forYou’ll ideally be a time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background and experience maintaining production or industrial equipment.You don't need to be electrically biased. They're looking for someone who's confident mechanically and comfortable getting stuck into breakdowns, repairs and planned maintenance.Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food, packaging, heavy industry or another fast-paced production environment would all be relevant.Some electrical knowledge would be useful, but your mechanical maintenance experience is the priority.What’s on offer£45,581 – £50,691 salary4-on / 4-off shift patternAnnual bonusStrong pension contributionFull benefits packageLong-term job securityTraining and developmentOpportunity to broaden your electrical and automation knowledgeGenuine progression opportunitiesIf you're a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable site, good shift pattern and a role where you'll be properly hands-on with machinery, this is worth a conversation.