Mechanical Engineer

The Sterling Choice

  • Kidderminster, Worcestershire
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
You know that feeling when you’re halfway through fixing something at home, only to realise the job’s way bigger than you thought? Well, imagine that, but in a busy FMCG factory with production teams staring at you like you’re Gandalf.That’s pretty much this role.We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our in-house engineering team. Your job? Keep the machines running. Sometimes that means planned maintenance. Sometimes it’s a breakdown at 3am when you’d really rather not be there, but you’re the one who knows how to fix it.It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be fitter, fabricator, welder, service engineer, and problem-solver rolled into one. Variety is guaranteed. Boredom isn’t.The work you’ll be doing
  • Keeping production machinery running and safe
  • Fixing breakdowns before they ruin everyone’s day
  • Helping us move from firefighting to proper planned maintenance
  • Using test kit to find and sort faults (instead of guessing and hitting things with a hammer)
  • Welding, fitting, fabricating – whatever it takes to keep production moving
  • Chipping in with Lean and OEE improvements (because “that’s how we’ve always done it” isn’t good enough)
What you’ll need
  • You’re mechanically biased (Level 3+ qualified in Engineering)
  • You’ve worked in a manufacturing environment before, ideally FMCG
  • You take safety seriously, because no bottle, bar, or box is worth losing a finger over
  • You’re fit enough for a job that’s physical
  • You can communicate like a grown-up and work as part of a team
  • You’ve got some decent experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, bearings, and all the usual suspects
Extra brownie points if you’ve done an apprenticeship, have an HNC/HND, or you’ve worked in heavy industry.What’s in it for you
  • £45,217 average annual salary (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
  • Paid weekly (yes, weekly)
  • Overtime if you want it
  • Proper training and kit to keep you safe
  • Pension, life assurance, and flexible benefits
  • Share scheme if you fancy being part-owner
The shiftsFour on, four off. Mix of days and nights. Flexibility needed. Coffee recommended.

The Sterling Choice