Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias
Location: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £50,000 + benefits
Shifts: Continental Shift Pattern (12-hour shifts, rotating days & nights)

We're working with a well-established manufacturer in Tuxford who are looking to recruit a Mechanical-biased Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering excellent pay, long-term job security, and a clean, modern manufacturing environment.

What's on offer:

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£50,000 basic salary

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Continental shift pattern - 12-hour days & nights (typically 4-on, 4-off)

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A well-maintained, automated production site

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A friendly and collaborative team environment

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Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

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Company benefits including pension and holiday allowance

The role:

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Carry out mechanical breakdown response and fault-finding on production equipment

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Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime

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Work on conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and packaging machinery

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Support site improvement projects and machine installations

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Work alongside electrical engineers and production teams to ensure smooth operations

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Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance

About you:

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Time-served or qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment (FMCG/food/pharma ideal)

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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical systems

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Comfortable working continental shifts including nights

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Proactive and team-oriented with good communication skills