Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Sheffield Industry: Heavy Engineering Shift Pattern: Two-shift rotation Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour + shift allowance A well-established and highly respected heavy engineering firm based in Sheffield is currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to strengthen their on-site maintenance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking long-term stability, strong company benefits, and the chance to work within a well-known industrial environment. The Role of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and repair on heavy industrial machinery Planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, and rotating machinery Responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime Working closely with electrical engineers and production teams Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company proceduresThe Ideal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Apprentice-trained or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Strong mechanical fault-finding experience in an industrial or heavy engineering environment Good working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Welding or fabrication skills advantageous but not essential Background in heavy engineering, manufacturing, steel, foundry, or similar sectors Willingness to work a rotating days and nights shift patternShillito Executive Search specialises in finding top-tier executive talent for leadership, management, and board-level positions in the manufacturing industry. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector and pride ourselves on doing the right things well. People are our business