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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£52k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Salary: £55K-58K, inclusive of shift allowance

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift)Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, to join an established client in the Rotherham area.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis, and reactive breakdown repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, and associated mechanical drive systems.
Ensure maximum equipment uptime across critical manufacturing systems, including: Investment casting machinery and ceramic mould making systems; Heat treatment furnaces; Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnaces; Induction Skull Melting (ISM) furnaces; Air Melt Induction Furnaces.
Support the installation, commissioning, alignment, and modification of new and existing mechanical equipment.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative mechanical engineering actions.
Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational targets.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ensure strict compliance with health and safety legislation and site-specific EHS standards.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvements, downtime reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment upgrades.
Carry out installation, site improvement, and upgrade work across the site.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pipework, and associated mechanical assemblies.Your experience:

Time-served Mechanical Technician or equivalent experience.
Mechanical maintenance experience gained within a mid - heavy manufacturing, engineering, or similar industrial environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience maintaining a range of industrial plant and equipment.Your qualifications:

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Maintenance.
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or Mechanical Fitting.
City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or Mechanical Fitting.About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Reference: 225266381

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£52k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Salary: £55K-58K, inclusive of shift allowance

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift)Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, to join an established client in the Rotherham area.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis, and reactive breakdown repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, and associated mechanical drive systems.
Ensure maximum equipment uptime across critical manufacturing systems, including: Investment casting machinery and ceramic mould making systems; Heat treatment furnaces; Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnaces; Induction Skull Melting (ISM) furnaces; Air Melt Induction Furnaces.
Support the installation, commissioning, alignment, and modification of new and existing mechanical equipment.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative mechanical engineering actions.
Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational targets.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ensure strict compliance with health and safety legislation and site-specific EHS standards.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvements, downtime reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment upgrades.
Carry out installation, site improvement, and upgrade work across the site.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pipework, and associated mechanical assemblies.Your experience:

Time-served Mechanical Technician or equivalent experience.
Mechanical maintenance experience gained within a mid - heavy manufacturing, engineering, or similar industrial environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience maintaining a range of industrial plant and equipment.Your qualifications:

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Maintenance.
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or Mechanical Fitting.
City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or Mechanical Fitting.About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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