Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel Telford is proud to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Telford who are now seeking a skilled Permanent Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives on variety. From preventative maintenance and breakdown support to fabrication and new machine builds, no two days are the same.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Telford | £37,500 – £40,000 p.a. | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Duties and responsibilities Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Carrying out both preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance on plant and machinery

• Operating and maintaining workshop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and welding/fabrication equipment

• Involved in new machine builds and supporting fabrication projects

• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting, and pipework installation

• Supporting TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and continuous improvement initiatives

• Assisting with general building maintenance and in-house tooling manufacture

• Collaborating closely with the Engineering & Production teams to meet operational targets

Qualifications and Experience required as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with strong, hands-on maintenance experience

• Confident in fabrication, welding, mechanical fitting, and workshop machining

• Skilled in using lathes, milling machines, and general workshop tools

• A proactive and flexible team player who’s also comfortable working independently

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, especially when responding to breakdowns

• Basic computer literacy and good communication skills

What we give you:

• Continuous recruitment support
• Guidance on CV and interview skills

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer please email your CV to (url removed)

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Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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