Mechanical Maintenance Engineer£36,000 + Overtime | Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits2-Shift Rotation | Long-Term Stability Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your skills are valued, your overtime is paid properly, and no two days are the same? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, 24/7 manufacturing site as part of a close-knit 2-person maintenance team.
Why This Role Stands Out- Strong base salary with excellent overtime rates (up to £31.86 p/h)
- Weekly pay for better cash flow
- Work in a supportive 2-person team (Mechanical + Electrical)
- Genuine long-term, stable employment in heavy steel industry
- Varied work: maintenance, breakdowns, and installation projects
What You’ll Be Doing- You’ll play a key role in keeping the plant running smoothly, combining planned maintenance with fast-paced reactive work. From fault finding to installing new machinery, this is a role where your mechanical skills will be fully utilised.
Your day-to-day will include:- Maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting
- Responding to breakdowns and keeping downtime to a minimum
- Supporting machinery installations and upgrades
- Working safely while keeping clear, accurate reports
What We’re Looking For:- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or time-served apprenticeship)
- Experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
- Practical skills in welding/fabrication and general maintenance
- A proactive, team-focused approach
- Experience with slitting/decoiling machinery is a bonus, not essential.
Shifts & Overtime:- Rotating 2-shift pattern (days, afternoons)
- Regular overtime available, including weekends
- Enhanced weekend rates
What You’ll Get:- 33 days holiday (including planned shutdowns)
- Company pension scheme
- Free healthcare cash plan (after 3 months)
- Death in service cover (after 3 months)
- Ongoing overtime opportunities to boost earnings
Please click APPLY now for this great opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer!