Mechanical Engineer

Posting date:	23 March 2026
Salary:	£44,000 to £47,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 April 2026
Location:	WF14 0EH
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	GSME-13316

Summary

Mechanical Engineer (Continental Shift Pattern)

Mirfield
£44,000 – £47,000
06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00 | 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off

AQUMEN Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business in Mirfield as they look to strengthen their Engineering team with the addition of a Mechanical Engineer working a continental shift pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable operation with strong investment in people, processes and equipment — ideal for an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement, and working as part of a supportive shift team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime. You’ll work both reactively and proactively, supporting production performance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across site.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

  
  

• Responding quickly to breakdowns and production stoppages

  
  

• Diagnosing mechanical faults across production machinery

  
  

• Supporting installation and improvement projects

  
  

• Working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems

  
  

• Maintaining strong communication across shift teams

  
  

• Updating maintenance systems and KPI boards

  
  

• Supporting continuous improvement activity

  
  

• Ensuring high housekeeping and workshop standards

  
  

• Contributing to a safe working environment at all times

  
  

  What We’re Looking For

  We’re keen to speak with engineers who are proactive, practical problem-solvers and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  Ideally, you will have:

  • Time-served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or City & Guilds (or equivalent)

    
    

  • Strong fault-finding experience on production machinery

    
    

  • Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics

    
    

  • Welding capability (MIG / TIG / Arc) preferred

    
    

  • Good understanding of health & safety practices

    
    

  • A positive team-focused attitude

    
    

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

    
    

    Shift Pattern & Benefits

    • Continental shift pattern: 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off

      
      

    • 12-hour shifts: 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00

      
      

    • Salary guide: £44,000 – £47,000

      
      

    • Excellent work/life balance with built-in extended rest periods

      
      

    • Opportunity to contribute to improvement projects

      
      

    • Stable long-term engineering environment

      
      

      Why Apply?

      This role offers the chance to join a supportive engineering function where your input genuinely makes a difference. If you enjoy solving problems, improving machinery reliability, and working within a collaborative team environment — this could be the move you’ve been looking for.

      Apply today through AQUMEN Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity and take the next step in your engineering career.

      Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.