Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Description Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)Up to 45k + Bonus + BenefitsSouth East Perm Ref: ABJ6723A well-established SME manufacturing organisation is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to support its production facility. The company operates large-scale manufacturing equipment supplying sectors such as defence and offshore energy.This role would suit a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance, machining and workshop skills , who enjoys working in a practical production environment. Welding capability (essential) (e.g. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support both planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes , helping maximise plant reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). With in-house design and manufacturing expertise, the company offers excellent long-term stability and career development opportunities.Shift: 7:00am 3:30pm (some overtime available)Key Responsibilities Provide first-line mechanical maintenance and repair support for production machinery.Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.Support general site and building maintenance where required.Undertake machining work including turning, milling and lathe operations (essential) where needed.Assist with continuous improvement and equipment upgrade projects.Work collaboratively with production teams to maintain equipment uptime.Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety procedures.Proactively identify reliability improvements and preventative solutionsQualifications & Experience Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent industrial training.Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC or similar).Mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing or heavy industry essential .Basic electrical knowledge beneficial but not essential.Preferred Skills Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding capability.Machining skills milling, turning and lathe work essential.Must be able to weld welding capability (MIG or ARC) (certs desirable but not required)General workshop and fabrication experience advantageous. xkybehq Package & Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private healthcare (BUPA), Pension scheme, Bonus scheme Uniform provided, Death in service (3x salary): 7:00am 3:30pm (up to 45k + some overtime)Salary dep.