Posted 11 August, 2026
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Orion
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kendal£40,000 - £42,000 Overtime Training ProgressionMechanical Maintenance Engineer Opportunity Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge, or a mechanically skilled fitter looking to move into a maintenance environment?We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business based in Kendal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation that invests heavily in its people through training, development and clear progression opportunities.The business is open-minded regarding background and qualifications, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or a strong Mechanical Fitter with transferable skills.The Package Salary up to £42,000 (typically around £40,000)Overtime available and paid at 1.5x rateMonday to Friday operationStructured training and development programmesGenuine progression opportunitiesStable and secure industrial environmentLong-term career prospectsShift Pattern Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday:Week 1: 5am-6am startWeek 2: 8am-9am startWeek 3: 11am startWeek 4: 3pm startThe business expects to phase out the 11am shift in the future.Weekend overtime is typically available one weekend in every 3 to 4 weeks and is paid at time and a half.The Role As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer , you will play a key role in maintaining site reliability and ensuring production equipment operates efficiently.Responsibilities will include:Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Reactive maintenance and breakdown repairsMechanical fault findingEquipment inspectionsContinuous improvement activitiesSupporting production and operational teamsIdentifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliabilityWhat We're Looking For The hiring manager is keen to speak with candidates who have strong mechanical experience gained within manufacturing, industrial, production or engineering environments.Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:BearingsGearboxesConveyorsPumpsMotorsChains and sprocketsPneumaticsHydraulicsIndustrial machinerySuitable Backgrounds Mechanical Maintenance EngineerMaintenance EngineerMaintenance TechnicianMechanical FitterPlant FitterIndustrial FitterMechanical TechnicianMulti-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)Service Engineer seeking a site-based roleFormal qualifications are not essential. The business places greater value on practical mechanical ability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.If you're a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking long-term career development, or a mechanically biased fitter looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.Please reach out to Luke in Team Midlands.INDMIDTPBN1_UKTJ
