Job title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
Location: Gloucestershire
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer looking to join a well-established site, supporting critical production equipment within a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement across the mill.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing preventative maintenance and mechanical breakdown support across the mill.
- Diagnosing equipment failures and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Identifying root causes of breakdowns and recommending improvements to prevent recurring issues.
- Completing planned maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
- Following up on shift reports, inspection findings and corrective maintenance actions.
- Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
- Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates when required.
- Supporting engineering change processes through the Management of Change (MOC) system.
- Liaising with engineering teams to identify and resolve long-term reliability issues.
- Carrying out a wide range of mechanical maintenance activities including:
- Transmission belt inspection, tensioning and replacement.
- Bearing and coupling inspections, alignment checks and replacements.
- Installation and maintenance of pumps, agitators, fans, refiners and paper machine equipment.
- Repair and maintenance of seals, packings and rotating equipment.
- Turning, milling, grinding and machining of components.
- General fabrication and welding work.
- Rigging, lifting and mechanical installation of heavy equipment.
- Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Maintenance and repair of compressors and ancillary equipment.
- Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance at all times.
What we need from you:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
- Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and best practice maintenance techniques.
- Experience in fitting, machining, fabrication, rigging and lifting operations.
- Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical equipment and plant machinery.
- Experience working on rotating equipment such as pumps, fans, gearboxes, conveyors and agitators.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work within an industrial environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
- Flexible and proactive approach with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Previous paper, pulp, manufacturing, chemical, FMCG or other process industry experience would be advantageous.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and shift allowance.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Support towards further technical qualifications and career progression.
- Stable employment within a leading manufacturing organisation.
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of mechanical plant and equipment.
- A strong safety-focused and team-oriented working environment.
How to Apply:
If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:
01453 852544
charlie.boulton@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

