Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

JCB Uttoxeter, England May 17, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £55,000 – £60,000
Work Onsite
Schedule Night shift

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer focuses on performing planned preventative maintenance tasks and repairs.

What the role involves

  • Performing planned preventative maintenance tasks and repairs.
  • Installing and maintaining mechanical services and systems.
  • Occasionally travelling internationally to support specialised machinery—one of the perks of working for a global brand.
  • Reporting to the Maintenance Group Leader and working flexibly across shift patterns and overtime as required.
  • You’ve completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship and hold an HNC qualification (or equivalent).
  • You have experience in fault finding and repairing CNC machine tools.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

  • We're now hiring for 4 on 4 off shifts on a mix of days and nights which attracts an average OTE of £55,000-£60,000 *inclusive of typical overtime and shift premiums.
  • With over 80 years of innovation—including our latest hydrogen-powered machines—we’re proud to be a global leader in mechanical technology.

Known job details

  • Pay: £55,000-£60,000
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