This is a Mechanical Engineer role where your impact is immediate. When production stops, you're the one who gets it moving again. When improvements are needed, you're the one driving them. If you enjoy solving real problems on the shop floor and keeping operations running at full speed, this is where you'll thrive. What's in it for you £46,000 salary on a structured continental shift pattern Strong work-life balance with 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off rotation Hands-on role with real influence on production performance Opportunity to work across a wide range of machinery and systems Involvement in continuous improvement and engineering projects Stable, long-term role with consistent shift structure Your responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently Diagnose faults quickly across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and implement effective repairs Support continuous improvement initiatives across production lines and machinery Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules Communicate downtime issues clearly and ensure smooth shift handovers Carry out installation work and maintain high workshop standards What we're looking for in a Mechanical Engineer Qualified Mechanical Engineer (City & Guilds or equivalent) or time-served background Previous experience in fault finding, repair and maintenance of production machinery Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Experience using welding equipment (MIG, TIG or arc) Solid understanding of health and safety within an engineering environment Working hours: 12-hour continental shift pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off If you're ready to step into a role where your skills directly keep production moving, apply now.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
This is a Mechanical Engineer role where your impact is immediate. When production stops, you're the one who gets it moving again. When improvements are needed, you're the one driving them. If you enjoy solving real problems on the shop floor and keeping operations running at full speed, this is where you'll thrive. What's in it for you £46,000 salary on a structured continental shift pattern Strong work-life balance with 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off rotation Hands-on role with real influence on production performance Opportunity to work across a wide range of machinery and systems Involvement in continuous improvement and engineering projects Stable, long-term role with consistent shift structure Your responsibilities as Mechanical Engineer Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently Diagnose faults quickly across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and implement effective repairs Support continuous improvement initiatives across production lines and machinery Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules Communicate downtime issues clearly and ensure smooth shift handovers Carry out installation work and maintain high workshop standards What we're looking for in a Mechanical Engineer Qualified Mechanical Engineer (City & Guilds or equivalent) or time-served background Previous experience in fault finding, repair and maintenance of production machinery Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Experience using welding equipment (MIG, TIG or arc) Solid understanding of health and safety within an engineering environment Working hours: 12-hour continental shift pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off If you're ready to step into a role where your skills directly keep production moving, apply now.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
If you're the kind of Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping production moving, this is where your work genuinely makes an impact. Every shift, every fix, every improvement directly drives uptime, output, and quality and you'll see the results of your work straight away. This isn't a role where you're waiting around for problems - you're the one preventing them. What's in it for you £46,519.20 starting salary on a structured shift pattern 4 on / 4 off / 4 nights / 4 off rotation offering real work-life balance Up to 7% matched pension Life assurance for added security A fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills are valued daily Opportunities to get involved in improvements, installations, and project work Your responsibilities as Maintenance Technician Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery running at full capacity Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime Support production through efficient tool changes and first-off processes aligned to OTIF targets Monitor equipment performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure clear shift handovers Assist with equipment installations and support new project implementation What we're looking for in a Maintenance Technician NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, ideally HNC Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing maintenance environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams Working knowledge of PLCs, inverters, and variable speed drives Experience using CMMS or TPM systems Working hours: 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off If you're a Maintenance Technician ready to take ownership of reliability, performance, and continuous improvement, apply now and step into a role where your impact is seen every single day.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
If you're the kind of Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping production moving, this is where your work genuinely makes an impact. Every shift, every fix, every improvement directly drives uptime, output, and quality and you'll see the results of your work straight away. This isn't a role where you're waiting around for problems - you're the one preventing them. What's in it for you £46,519.20 starting salary on a structured shift pattern 4 on / 4 off / 4 nights / 4 off rotation offering real work-life balance Up to 7% matched pension Life assurance for added security A fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills are valued daily Opportunities to get involved in improvements, installations, and project work Your responsibilities as Maintenance Technician Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery running at full capacity Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime Support production through efficient tool changes and first-off processes aligned to OTIF targets Monitor equipment performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure clear shift handovers Assist with equipment installations and support new project implementation What we're looking for in a Maintenance Technician NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, ideally HNC Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing maintenance environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams Working knowledge of PLCs, inverters, and variable speed drives Experience using CMMS or TPM systems Working hours: 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off If you're a Maintenance Technician ready to take ownership of reliability, performance, and continuous improvement, apply now and step into a role where your impact is seen every single day.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
