Mechanical Engineer - Electrical Bias

Salary: 43,381.60 per annum
Hours: 38-hour working week (average 42 hours per week across shift pattern)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - rotating days and nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer with an electrical bias to join a high-performing manufacturing team within a modern, fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving complex production machinery and systems to ensure consistent performance, efficiency, and reliability.

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime.

• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives within the manufacturing process.

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery upgrades.

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update relevant documentation.

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety and quality standards.

• Time-served or qualified to at least HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Strong mechanical knowledge with proven experience in electrical fault-finding and repair.

• Experience in an automated, high-volume manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.

• Good understanding of PLC systems, sensors, drives, and control systems (desirable).

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Competitive Salary of 43,381.60 per annum

• 4 on / 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.

• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.

• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.