Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Recruit Mint Ltd · Saint Neots, England ·
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Fed up with feeling like the "breakdown firefighter"? Ready for a role where you can actually get ahead of the maintenance curve and make a real impact? This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role gives you the chance to take ownership of a modern, fast-paced production environment where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
You'll be part of a highly skilled maintenance team, keeping critical equipment running smoothly and ensuring the site hits its performance targets every single day. Job Responsibilities Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance across production equipment to consistently meet factory performance targets Carry out mechanical setup, changeovers, and production support Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns quickly and effectively Perform planned preventive maintenance to minimise downtime Support with fabrication, machining, and installation of plant and machinery Respond to first-line issues across boilers, chillers, air compressors, and wider site utilities Work safely at all times, following site standards and contributing to a strong safety culture Use stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems accurately Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site Provide occasional support to electrical tasks when required (within competency) Skills and Experience Recognised mechanical apprenticeship (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent) Strong experience working on production and process equipment in a factory environment Solid mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills Machining and/or welding skills Experience with boilers, chillers, compressors, and utility systems Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance in a fast-moving environment Computer literacy for stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems Water treatment and boiler testing experience (desirable) Electrical competency beneficial but not essential Pay and Benefits Salary: £44,000 per annum, plus overtime Outstanding pension scheme — you contribute 4%, the company contributes 10% Annual tool allowance (£263) 5 hours per week: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 30 days holiday per year plus 13 additional Fridays off per year (1 per month plus 1 more) Life assurance (4x average salary) Company sick pay scheme On...