Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Location:
    Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire
  • Salary:
    c£33,000 / per annum D.O.E 
  • Posted:
    1 week ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    November 25, 2025

Express Recruitment are working with a Commercial Solutions Provider and Manufacturer who are looking to hire a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team of professionals on a full-time, permanent basis. 

The role will involve carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on site machinery, order parts, update PPM forms, conduct root cause analysis, and report issues to the site Plant, Production, and Maintenance Managers on site. 

Their ideal candidate will need mechanical systems and basic electrical knowledge, considerable experience within a manufacturing environment, a full UK driving licence, and confidence working independently to carry out works with minimal supervision. 

In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£33,000 per annum D.O.E and a generous benefits packaging including opportunity for overtime with 1.5x payrate, 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays, flexible working hours (7am – 3pm or 8am – 4pm), and more! 

Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Maintain and repair filling and packing machines, water systems, and conveyors 
  • Order parts required to carry out maintenance works 
  • Update PPM forms once the maintenance works have been completed 
  • Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures 
  • Ensure the workshop is clean and tidy at all times  
  • Report directly, including notifying faults, to the Plant, Production, and Maintenance Managers on site 

Skills and Experience

  • Experience carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on conveyors and labellers
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and basic electrical works 
  • Confident with working individually to carry out works with minimal supervision 
  • Considerable experience working within a manufacturing environment 
  • Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car 

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. 

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7  

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm OR 8am – 4pm 

Salary: Up to c£33,000 per annum D.O.E 

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. 

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.