Mechanical Engineer / Fitter

Mechanical Engineer / Fitter
Location: Newark area
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (days and nights - average 43 hours/week)
Salary: 42,000 - 50,000 DOE + Paid Overtime

We're working with a specialist animal by-product processing business supplying into the pet food and biofuel sectors, to support their search for a skilled Mechanical Engineer / Fitter. This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who thrives in a high-output, high-spec manufacturing environment.

You'll be part of a dedicated engineering team, playing a key role in the maintenance and continuous improvement of plant, equipment and infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:
Carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance across a range of plant machinery
Supporting production by maximising uptime and asset utilisation
Identifying and resolving faults using mechanical diagnostics
Contributing to process improvements, new equipment installations, and ongoing upgrades
Driving efficiency gains and utility cost savings while maintaining production flexibility
Conducting planned maintenance using the Holistech CMMS system
Ensuring all work is compliant with H&S procedures, SOPs and relevant legislation
Completing all required documentation to meet statutory and audit requirements

What We're Looking For:
Background in mechanical engineering with proven hands-on skills
Experience in manufacturing, process or heavy industry preferred
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in an industrial setting
Ability to fault-find, repair and maintain equipment independently
Confident communicator with a proactive, team-first approach
Comfortable working shifts and responding to production demands
Ideally apprentice-trained to minimum Level 2 (City & Guilds, EAL NVQ)
We'll also consider candidates with relevant mechanical experience and the right mindset to learn and grow

The Rewards Package:
42,000 - 50,000 salary, depending on qualifications and experience
Paid overtime at time and a quarter
20 days holiday (on a 4 on 4 off rotation)
Company pension
Sick pay scheme
Life assurance
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme + discounted on-site charging
Cycle to work scheme
On-site occupational health
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support when you need it
Retail, gym and restaurant discounts
Financial education and support from trusted external partners
300 "refer a friend" reward

How to Apply:
If you're a mechanically-minded problem solver with experience in fast-moving or process-led industries, we want to hear from you. Apply now to arrange a confidential chat.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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