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Location:Salary: £51,075 - £56,750 DOE (inclusive of allowances) + Bonus + BenefitsEmployment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30)On-Call: 1 in 5 weeks (allowance paid)
Build Something Big - Join a Landmark Engineering ProjectWe are recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a major new facility in its commissioning phase. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a high-performing team at a newly constructed site that will be operational by mid-2025.
This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, with access to brand-new systems, equipment still under warranty, and significant scope for long-term development and progression.
Your Role:You'll be responsible for:
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Delivering planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance across the entire site.
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Supporting the commissioning, shutdown, and optimisation of systems.
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Working closely with equipment suppliers and third-party contractors.
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Assisting in the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior technicians.
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Large mechanical plant systems
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Pumps, valves, and hydraulics
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Pneumatics and alignment tools
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Power transmission and rotating machinery
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (or significant relevant experience).
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Strong background in heavy engineering environments (e.g. large plant, utilities, forces, power, etc.).
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Ability to work independently and as part of a 24/7 team operation (Mon-Fri with on-call rotation).
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Comfortable working with OEM partners and adapting to evolving site operations.
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Base Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
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On-call Allowance: +6%
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Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 2.5%
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Holidays: 25 days, increasing to 31 with service + your birthday off
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Pension: Up to 9% matched (1.5x employee contribution)
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Death in Service: 4x base salary
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Further Education Support
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Wellness Programme: £300 annual allowance (e.g. gym memberships)
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Employee Referral Bonus: £1,000
