Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Futures Recruitment are looking to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault finding across a diverse range of machinery and equipment. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site operations. Working within a multi-skilled team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems across the facility. The Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and extend equipment life Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs Work on a variety of machinery, such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production equipment Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar role Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Experience with both reactive and planned maintenance Good knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent) Click apply now for more information