Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (4 on 4 off)

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a family‑run industrial company on a 4‑on‑4‑off roster, working 12‑hour day and night shifts. The role involves both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on a variety of process and fixed‑plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant machinery.
• Respond to and repair reactive breakdowns.
• Maintain and service equipment such as shredders, trommels and conveyors.
• Work a 4‑on‑4‑off shift pattern, covering both day and night periods.

Required profile

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience in process, manufacturing or production environments.
• Comfortable working shift patterns, including nights.
• Ability to work independently on static plant equipment.

Required skills

• Planned preventative maintenance techniques.
• Reactive breakdown troubleshooting.
• Operation and maintenance of shredders, trommels and conveyor systems.

What we offer

• Salary £40,000‑£45,000 per year.
• No on‑call duties and optional overtime.
• Training, progression opportunities and a pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.