Location: Low Marnham
Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 plus overtime
A well-established UK manufacturing business operating in the sustainable processing and production sector is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer/Fitter to join its site engineering team. The company plays a key role in converting raw materials into valuable products used across multiple essential industries, offering long term stability and ongoing investment in plant and people.
This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced production environment where engineering excellence directly supports operational performance and continuous improvement.
The Role: You will work closely with production teams to maximise the utilisation and reliability of site assets while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting production to ensure maximum effectiveness of site equipment
Carrying out planned maintenance in line with the CMMS system Holistech
Fault finding and repair of mechanical plant and equipment
Contributing to the development of new manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives
Driving energy and utilities improvements while meeting changing production demands
Working cross functionally to deliver a consistent approach to site improvement
Ensuring all work complies with Standard Operating Procedures
Completing all relevant statutory and maintenance documentation
Helping maintain plant, buildings and infrastructure in line with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation
About You: You are a practical and motivated engineer who enjoys problem solving in a manufacturing setting.
You will ideally have:
Apprentice training to a minimum Level 2 such as C and G or EAL NVQ, or strong mechanical experience with a clear interest in the trade
A mechanical engineering background with hands on experience
Experience within manufacturing or process environments, including planned preventative maintenance
Strong fault finding skills
A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
Clear communication skills, written and verbal
The ability to work independently or as part of a team
A proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
Openness to further development through structured training
Eligibility to work in the UK
Shifts
4 on 4 off rotation covering days and nights
Average of 43 hours per week
Rewards and Benefits
Annual salary £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, excluding overtime
Overtime paid at time and a quarter
20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension
Company sick pay scheme
Life assurance
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Occupational health support
Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential support 24 hours a day
Retail, restaurant and gym discounts
Financial education and guidance
Refer a friend reward of £300
If you are a mechanically skilled engineer looking for a secure role with strong earning potential and long term development, this position offers a solid next step in your career.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.