Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Plant Maintenance Engineer – Permanent Role (Up to £40k)

Location: Hayes

Shift: Full-time, includes shift work + occasional call-out

A great opportunity has opened up for an experienced Plant Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance and facilities operation. If you’re hands-on, mechanically or electrically skilled, and enjoy keeping critical equipment running smoothly, this could be a strong fit.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring all plant equipment and facility areas are maintained, repaired, and operating safely. This includes:

• Fault-finding and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment
• Carrying out daily machine and statutory checks
• Supporting shift cover and occasional out-of-hours call-outs
• Identifying required spare parts and planning ahead
• Working safely in line with all environmental and H&S procedures

This is a practical, varied role in an environment where reliability and quick problem-solving make a real difference.

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience in plant maintenance
• Mechanical or electrical background
• Ideally an apprenticeship or relevant qualification (not essential)
• Experience working at heights and with pumps, motors, pipework (PVC), and general industrial kit
• Understanding of gas ovens, chillers, rectifiers, AHUs or AC units is a bonus

Personal Qualities

• Confident using tools safely
• Comfortable working under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and work with onsite contractors
• Calm, practical, and proactive

Working Environment

• COMAH site environment
• Hands-on work with tools, machinery, greases, and oils
• Manual handling and heavy lifting involved
• Training provided on equipment such as overhead cranes
• Standing for long periods will be required

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Willing to complete mandatory training
• Physically fit for manual tasks and lifting aircraft components

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English