Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

South West Recruitment Poole, England Apr 10, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay £52,300/year
Work Onsite
Schedule Night shift

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Pneumatics Understanding and Experience.
  • A Formal Qualification City & Guilds.
  • The shift pattern will start on standard 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday to allow for the training period then will move onto (2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights).
  • Week 1 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Confirmed role details

  • We are recruiting for a permanent Industrial Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to work at a long established manufacturer based in Poole.
  • Starting Salary is £46,000 depending on qualifications and experience (including shift allowance, see shift pattern below).
  • This salary will rise to £52,300 per annum once progression levels are complete.
  • Company Pension, 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Overtime at x 1.5.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, fault finding, and practical repair discipline

Known job details

  • Pay: £46,000
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