Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £52,149 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | DY10 4JB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Jonathan Lee Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 71693-1114 |
Summary
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £52,149 per annum + overtime (earnings up to £60,000+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly skilled in-house team, offering excellent earning potential, long-term job security, and real career progression.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, heavy industry environment and enjoy working on large-scale plant equipment — this role is for you.
What’s in it for you?
• Weekly pay
• £60,000+ earning potential with overtime
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – become a shareholder
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package (health, wellbeing and savings options)
• Ongoing training and long-term career progression opportunities
The Role:
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on heavy plant and production equipment
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns
• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Perform bearing fitting and alignment
• Maintain high safety and quality standards in a safety-critical environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction
• Work collaboratively within a shift-based engineering team
This is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll utilise and develop skills in: Fitting, fabrication, welding, and plant servicing.
About You:
You’ll be a mechanically biased engineer with:
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments
• Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, pneumatics & drive systems
• Experience with bearing fitting & alignment
• Arc & MIG welding and basic fabrication skills
• Knowledge of cutting and grinding safety regulations
Ready to take the next step?
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.
If you're a skilled mechanical engineer looking for a secure role with excellent earning potential and progression, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take your career to the next level!
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