Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Due to an upcoming retirement, we’re supporting one of our long-standing partners; a fantastic manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Engineer.

Based in Glossop, Derbyshire, you’ll join a large multi-skilled team where people stay; most of the employees have been there for many, many years.

If you’ve got hands-on experience as a Mechanical Engineer and want stability, responsibility, and a long-term career, this a fantastic company to be part of.

They’re ready to move quickly for the right person, so if this sounds like you, read on and apply now!

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary with OTE in the region of £52k
• 4 days on / 4 off shift pattern: 2 days (7am–7pm) / 2 nights (7pm–7am)
• Company pension contribution
• Overtime during peak periods
• H&S incentives
• Christmas vouchers
• Staff discounts

About you

• You’re a Mechanical Engineer with relevant engineering qualification or are time-served
• Multi-skilled (electrical) would be a huge plus
• Solid experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working to deadlines and responding to breakdowns
• A team player who can work well across production and engineering
• You’re highly organised, reliable and take pride in doing the job properly
• Competent IT skills and experience of using SAP (desirable)
• You’re based locally to Glossop or within an easy commute

About the role

• You’ll provide hands-on mechanical maintenance in a busy manufacturing environment
• Maintaining and repairing production equipment such as pumps, belts, conveyors and laminators
• Supporting fault-finding on PLC-controlled systems alongside the wider team
• Carrying out a mix of planned, preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work
• Working closely with production to get lines back up and running safely and efficiently
• Accurately logging work completed, downtime, and parts used
• Keeping engineering documents, tools and procedures up to date
• Supporting improvement and site projects as required

About the company

• A respected, global manufacturer
• Growing due to acquisition
• Fantastic company culture

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

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