Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Poole | Earn up to £53,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Poole. If you have strong Mechanical Engineering experience and enjoy working on a wide range of production machinery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company that invests in both its people and technology.

Why apply for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role?

You'll enjoy:

• Salary up to £53,000 including shift allowance
• 6-monthly production bonus
• Group Life Assurance
• Bupa Cash Plan
• Long service rewards
• Safety boot contribution
• Regular company events
• Ongoing training and development
• Working for a global manufacturer focused on sustainability and innovation

Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Diagnose and rectify faults on production and site equipment
• Work on extruders, thermoformers, compressors, conveyors, pumps and HVAC systems
• Assist with machinery installations and commissioning
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects
• Manage spare parts and inventory levels
• Work closely with production teams and contractors

What we're looking for

To be successful in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role in Poole, you'll need:

• A recognised mechanical qualification (City & Guilds, ONC or HNC)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC systems
• Knowledge of PPM systems
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Desirable skills include welding, fabrication and abrasive wheels training.

This role operates on a Panama shift pattern, covering days, nights and weekends, averaging 42 hours per week.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Poole, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number 936075 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location Poole
Role Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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