Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryKirtonpermanentPosted: 19 August 2026
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£55,400 + Excellent Benefits
Kirton, Nottinghamshire
4 on 4 off Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)
Benefits
Up to 10% company pension contribution
Excellent sharesave scheme
Death in service cover
Reduced-price company shares
Join a business where 300+ employees have over 25 years’ service
The Company
ATA Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most recognised and respected manufacturing businesses to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their highly successful site in Kirton.
Part of a major UK group with a history dating back to the 1960s – and products with origins in the 19th century – this organisation operates 15 sites across the UK and continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment and facilities.
This particular site is one of the group’s best-performing operations, producing over 90 million units annually. Engineering excellence is at the heart of the business, with experienced leadership and a strong commitment to training and development.
The company has invested more than £130 million across its UK operations since 2023, demonstrating long-term stability and continued growth.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment, ensuring maximum plant reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs
Mechanical strip-downs, repairs and rebuilds
Fault finding and root cause analysis
Welding, fabrication and basic machining work
Supporting continuous improvement activities
Following safe systems of work and LOTO procedures
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician or similar
Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, heavy engineering, construction products, aggregates, steel, quarrying, FMCG or a similar environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC or HND)
Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern
A genuine passion for engineering and continuous improvement
Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, please click apply or contact Ashton Kenney at ATA Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
ATA Recruitment specialises in the recruitment of Engineering and Manufacturing professionals across permanent and contract opportunities.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
£55,400 + Excellent Benefits
Kirton, Nottinghamshire
4 on 4 off Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)
Benefits
Up to 10% company pension contribution
Excellent sharesave scheme
Death in service cover
Reduced-price company shares
Join a business where 300+ employees have over 25 years’ service
The Company
ATA Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most recognised and respected manufacturing businesses to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their highly successful site in Kirton.
Part of a major UK group with a history dating back to the 1960s – and products with origins in the 19th century – this organisation operates 15 sites across the UK and continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment and facilities.
This particular site is one of the group’s best-performing operations, producing over 90 million units annually. Engineering excellence is at the heart of the business, with experienced leadership and a strong commitment to training and development.
The company has invested more than £130 million across its UK operations since 2023, demonstrating long-term stability and continued growth.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment, ensuring maximum plant reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs
Mechanical strip-downs, repairs and rebuilds
Fault finding and root cause analysis
Welding, fabrication and basic machining work
Supporting continuous improvement activities
Following safe systems of work and LOTO procedures
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician or similar
Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, heavy engineering, construction products, aggregates, steel, quarrying, FMCG or a similar environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC or HND)
Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern
A genuine passion for engineering and continuous improvement
Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, please click apply or contact Ashton Kenney at ATA Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
ATA Recruitment specialises in the recruitment of Engineering and Manufacturing professionals across permanent and contract opportunities.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation