Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £38,518.48 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00

Are you a hands-on, mechanically minded engineer looking to take your skills into a high-performance aerospace environment? Join a fast-paced aerospace environment where your mechanical skills keep world-class operations running.

Our client, a global leader in industrial maintenance, is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to support operations at their Yeovil site, operating within a highly regulated, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys fault finding, repair, fabrication, and continuous improvement work.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £38,518.48
• Early Friday Finish (12:00)
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• 6% Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Safety Bonus Incentives
• Structured Training & Career Progression

The Role:

• Carry out mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems, with some electrical and control system involvement
• Dismantle, repair, replace, and test machine components to ensure optimal performance
• Perform fabrication and machining tasks, supporting maintenance and improvement work

• Carry out welding (MIG & TIG), fabrication, and manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills, along with sheet metal work to support equipment repair and improvement.
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems
• Identify and source parts, tools, and consumables
• Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance performance and reduce downtime
• Mentor junior technicians and support team development
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and 5S standards

About You:

With previously experience of working within heavy industry, you'll be a mechanically biased engineer with:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical maintenance role
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Proven ability to carry out welding (MIG & TIG)
• Experience in fabrication and component repair
• Skilled in manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Experience using tools, workshop machinery, and maintenance equipment

This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.

Ready to take the next step?

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply today and become part of a team where your skills truly make an impact.

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