Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Penistone, Sheffield (onsite)

Travel: None

Compensation: Solid engineering package with progression opportunity

What’s in it for you

Build structure where it’s needed most.

You’ll play a key role in stabilising, improving, and future-proofing a diverse manufacturing site.

Package & Benefits

• Reward aligned to responsibility and technical scope
• Opportunity to shape maintenance and improvement plans
• Long-term role in a growing, PE-backed group

Why this business

An industrial manufacturer consolidating operations and investing in people and equipment to support long-term growth and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance and breakdown support
• Support process engineering and machine optimisation
• Improve maintenance planning, documentation, and standards
• Work closely with operations to reduce downtime

What you’ll bring

• Recognised engineering qualification
• Experience with industrial machinery and production equipment
• Strong fault-finding capability across mechanical systems
• Proactive, safety-first approach

Who this suits

You’re an engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and the challenge of improving complex equipment in a live manufacturing environment.

Call to action

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penistone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

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