Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Nicholas Associates
  • Mar 26, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cumbria

Salary: 43,900

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, rotating - 06.00hrs - 14.00hrs/08.00hrs - 16.00hrs/4.00hrs - 22.00hrs.

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, to join an e established client in Cumbria.

This is a key Mechanical Engineering role within a small lean maintenance team supporting the maintenance of a busy manufacturing process including general maintenance and asset care programmes. You will be expected to work independently on your own initiative and as part of a team.

  • Duties will include repair and maintenance of factory facilities, process equipment and completing maintenance schedules.
  • You will demonstrate a safe, responsible, competent, structured, and flexible approach to work showing attention to detail at all times.
  • You will have excellent Mechanical and Fabrication skills with a good level of multi-skilling across all engineering disciplines.

Qualifications/Experience

  • You will have recognised qualifications in a Mechanical related discipline or served a recognised apprenticeship and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar multi-skilled role.
  • Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification e.g.: City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 3
  • Experience of a similar maintenance role working in manufacturing and industrial processes.
  • A good understanding of workplace safety systems, safety disciplines and safety controls.
  • A good working knowledge of maintenance work
  • Good knowledge and experience in fabrication work.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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