Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Mexborough, Yorkshire
  • Jan 28, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)Location: Doncaster (Mexborough)Salary: £48,000 (£52,800 with bonus)Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 2 Days 2 Nights Industry: Manufacturing

Benefits:

  • Bonus Scheme: 10% of salary
  • Flexible Holidays: Option to buy up to 3 additional days per year (after qualifying period).
  • Additional Holidays: Earn up to 2 extra days with long service.
  • Company Pension: Matched employer contributions up to 5%.
  • Life Insurance: Coverage included.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Personal cover, role-dependent.
  • Enhanced Parental Pay: Improved maternity/paternity benefits.
  • Car Lease & Cycle to Work Scheme: Available for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine scheduled PPMs (Planned Preventive Maintenance) and respond promptly to equipment faults and breakdowns, ensuring all tasks are documented.
  • Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery, gaining in-depth knowledge to train other team members effectively.
  • Diagnose breakdowns and apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to resolve issues effectively.
  • Fit new parts as needed and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly post-maintenance.
  • Handle emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs, as well as support new installations.

Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ-based) or higher in Mechanical Maintenance.
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of health and safety protocols.

This role is commutable from: Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Wakefield, Worksop, Leeds, Huddersfield

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as: Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician, Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi skilled Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Robotics Engineer