1,327 Maintenance Mechanic jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is a leading provider of solutions across multiple sectors including infrastructure, energy, renewables, and nuclear power. We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic to join the maintenance team, working on a wide variety of equipment such as cranes, trucks, trailers, and plant machinery.

You will carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a diverse fleet, ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant, and operating to the highest standards. Duties will also include preparing HGVs for MOT, conducting inspections, and delivering quality work across all equipment types.

• Previous experience with HGVs or plant equipment

• Strong knowledge of modern diesel engines, hydraulics, air systems, electrics, and diagnostics

• Familiar with roadworthiness standards , including safety inspections and MOT preparation

• Experience in maintenance operations, driver and control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics

• Basic rigging knowledge is desirable

• Previous experience in sectors such as civil engineering, construction, renewables, oil & gas, offshore, ports, or mining is beneficial

• Maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical and auxiliary equipment

• Carry out inspections, preventative maintenance, modifications, and refurbishments

• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Ongoing training and career development opportunitiess

• Life assurance cover

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply today for immediate consideration.

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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Loughborough
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday
Salary: Up to 40k

Our Engineering client, based in Loughborough is recruiting for an experience Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team, on a permanent basis.

Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing and performing advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure that equipment, machinery, and systems operate effectively and efficiently in the manufacturing and commercial environment. This role also involves leading and mentoring apprentices and maintenance technicians while assisting with planning and executing maintenance programs, breakdown, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other technical issues, as well as performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.


Key Responsibilities:

* Stand-in for Lead Technician/ Chargehand when they are not on site.
* Mentor apprentices and new starters to the department.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Perform repairs on a wide range of equipment, including Vacuum plants, Oil processing equipment, FLTs, Compressed air systems, Lighting and production machinery.
* Conduct emergency repairs to minimise production downtime.
* Execute routine maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of equipment and legal compliance.
* Inspect equipment and systems regularly for signs of wear or malfunction.
* Maintain detailed maintenance records and logs using Idhammar database.
* Install new equipment and systems according to technical manuals and safety guidelines.
* Assist with upgrading or retrofitting existing equipment to improve performance or meet new operational needs.
* Provide technical assistance and training to operators and other staff.
* Collaborate with engineers and other professionals to optimise equipment performance
* Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
* Perform risk assessments and ensure the safe operation of equipment during maintenance.
* Report and address potential safety hazards using companies SIO reporting system.
* All employees have a legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to observe and follow the relevant systems, rules and methods of working
* Ensure all data protection activities of personal and special category data; pertaining to current employees, customers, and all other external stakeholders, are done so in line with the company's data Protection Policy.
* The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:


Qualifications:
* Mechanical apprenticeship
* NVQ3, ONC or City & Guilds qualification
* Proven track record in a similar role
* HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
* Strong guidance and mentoring skills.
* Effective communication
* Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and allocate resources efficiently.

* Attention to detail
* Drive to continually improve quality

* Flexible and willing to adapt
* This is a challenging and important role requiring a high degree of technical competence with a corresponding level of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness

Experience:
* A minimum of four year's experience required in Mechanical maintenance role
* Able to work with company's rules and guidance notes on health and safety, including operation of safe systems of work in relation to high voltage and medium voltage electrical systems and work in a heavy industrial environment.

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Warwick
30,000 - 35,000 + Training + Company Pension + Bonus

Excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician from a mechanical background looking for a training and development opportunities with a well-established company working a four day working week.

Do you have experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment? Are you looking for training on their specialist equipment the opportunity to progress into senior roles?

This company have been established for 80 years and specialise in the manufacture of a wide range of sheet metal products for a wide range of applications across almost every sector across the globe. The business is family owned and is renowned for the quality of its products and looking after staff by introducing a number of initiatives.

In this role you will be charged with the maintenance, service and repair of various equipment throughout the business. You will be working as part of an established team and be trained on their equipment as well as training on the maintenance and setting of tools. This role will also include aspects of setting and operating machines when required. This role will be working a four day working week Monday to Thursday 38 hours a week.

The Role:

• Maintenance, service and repair of a range of manufacturing equipment
• Receiving specialist training on a range of manual and automated equipment
• Working a four day working week Monday to Thursday

The Person:

• Maintenance Technician with a mechanical background and mindset
• Looking for training on a range of specialist machinery
• Looking to work for a well established company who value looking after their employees

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Location: Fawley
• Job Type: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Reed Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Clients Maintenance team based at Fawley. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a company that values growth, sustainability, and a safety-focused culture. They offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one of employment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct repair, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including rotating mechanical components such as gearboxes, mixers, and various types of pumps.
• Provide detailed Preventative Maintenance (PM) Reports for integration into our Computerised Maintenance System.
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely and effectively, adhering to appropriate legislation and company procedures. Assist in developing Task Risk Assessments and Method Statements as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to diagnose faults, monitor the performance of mechanical equipment, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage the availability of spare mechanical components, coordinate the procurement of spare parts, and oversee materials through the Workshop.
• Participate in both planned and reactive maintenance activities on a batch chemical processing site, supporting the maintenance team as needed and developing skills to enhance overall maintenance service delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Completed an appropriate mechanical fitter apprenticeship or similar qualification.
• Proven experience in the repair, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work at heights or within confined spaces (training provided).
• This role is based on a chemical manufacturing plant, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and air operated pumps.
• Welding qualifications for stainless steel and carbon steel pipework fabrication.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package available from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career development in a company passionate about growth and employee empowerment.
• Work in a company that values sustainability and a safety-focused culture.

To apply for the Mechanical Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.