Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter

Neurocore LLC; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy plant manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom. This entry-level position includes planned maintenance and repair of machinery, working 12-hour shifts on a rotational basis. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in maintenance work within industrial environments. Competitive salary offered along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Overtime paid at x1.5 & x2.0

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial and production/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with belts, chains, bearings, pumps, seals, and motors.
• Team player with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance across a range of equipment.
• Handling machinery breakdowns including fault finding and repairs.
• Assisting with planned shutdowns and project refurbishments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ or C&G) at Level 3 or higher

Experience with mechanical maintenance

Good troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Creative problem solving

Commitment to safety

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

MIG/Arc welding

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Join the role at Neurocore LLC.

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

Hours: Continental 12 hour shifts – 4 on 4 off (4 days followed by 4 nights)

Salary: £46,000 to £48,000 per annum – overtime paid at x1.5 & x2.0 + benefits

Location: Easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Redditch and surrounding areas

Company

A heavy plant manufacturing company offering challenging and rewarding careers for Mechanical Maintenance Engineers / Mechanical Fitters. We support professional growth and earn good money.

Responsibilities

This is a permanent position working 12 hour shifts 4 on 4 off (4 days followed by 4 nights). Day shifts are reactive to breakdowns and line issues; night shifts are proactive – PPM, continuous improvement and project work.

Your role will include

• Planned preventative maintenance across a range of equipment and machinery.
• Handling machinery breakdowns – fault finding, diagnostics and repair.
• Assisting with planned shutdowns and project work, refurbishing machines, replacing worn parts.
• Working safely on the plant to check, repair or replace belts, bearings, motors, gears, pumps, chains, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. Ideal candidates have mechanical skills within production/manufacturing environments.

Skills & Experience

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or hold Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ or C&G) at Level 3 or higher.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, fitting or servicing work, ideally within industrial and/or production/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with belts, chains, bearings – fitting & aligning, pumps, seals, motors, gears, hydraulics, pneumatics, MIG/Arc welding and fabrication. Training available.
• Good troubleshooting skills and diagnostic experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and drive chain fault finding; electrical control systems experience beneficial.
• Creative problem solving.
• Team player – delivering PPM, continuous improvement, investigating long‑term solutions.
• Contribute to CMMS improvement.
• Commitment to safety – strong experience of health and safety best practice.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

If this role interests you, please apply now and send your most up‑to‑date CV to Vicky at TechNichols Resourcing, or call TechNichols Resourcing to speak with Vicky for further information.