Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)

Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation within the metals recycling sector, who are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis at their site based in Matlock.

Our client plays a vital role in the sustainable recycling of lead-acid batteries and places its people, safety, and the environment at the heart of everything it does. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed, and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.

💰 Salary & Benefits Package

💷 £43,036.20 Basic Salary per annum

🌙 £9,094 Shift Allowance per annum

🎯 Annual Production Bonus - up to 10% of salary (following qualifying period)

🏆 Quarterly Production Bonus - up to £300

🦺 Quarterly Health & Safety Bonus - up to £60

💰 Annual Blood Lead Bonus - up to £1,500

📈 Stakeholder Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 10% (subject to qualifying criteria)

❤️ Free Life Insurance after 6 months' service

👓 Free eye tests and safety glasses

💪 Company-funded physiotherapy

🏋️ Corporate gym membership

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme

🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

🩺 Annual health checks

🚗 Free onsite parking

🍽️ Subsidised canteen

👷 Workwear and PPE/RPE supplied and laundered onsite

🕒 Hours

Shift Rotation

✅ 2 x 12-hour Day Shifts (6:00am - 6:00pm)

✅ 2 x 12-hour Night Shifts (6:00pm - 6:00am)

✅ 4 Days Off

✅ Pattern repeats 7 times

✅ Followed by an impressive 18 consecutive days off

✅ Annual leave built into the shift pattern

✅ Two 45-minute breaks per shift

✅ Attendance at training on non-rostered days enables employees to bank up to 24 hours additional time off per year

🔧 What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Shift Maintenance Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a wide range of plant and equipment within a busy heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment.

🔧 Undertake mechanical installations, breakdown repairs and general maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.

🔧 Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance activities.

🔧 Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, permits to work and relevant legislation.

🔧 Safely isolate equipment and verify isolations prior to commencing maintenance work.

🔧 Identify and report issues that may impact the safe, efficient or reliable operation of plant and equipment.

🔧 Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are left clean, safe and organised.

🔧 Use PPE, tools, lifting equipment and company vehicles correctly and safely at all times.

🔧 Accurately book parts from stores and apply appropriate cost codes.

🔧 Support and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy policies.

🔧 Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and site performance.

✅ What will you bring to the role?

✔ Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

✔ Previous experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environment

✔ Strong mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repair skills

✔ Good understanding of safe isolation, permit-to-work systems and maintenance best practice

✔ Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibility

✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments

✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team

✔ Reliable and flexible approach with excellent timekeeping and attention to detail

✔ Proactive attitude towards maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement

✔ Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering challenges

🌟 Why should you apply for the role?

🌍 Join a company that actively contributes to sustainability and environmental protection.

🦺 Work for an organisation where safety and employee well-being are genuine priorities.

🤝 Become part of a highly skilled and supportive maintenance team.

📈 Benefit from ongoing training, development and long-term career opportunities.

🔧 Work on a diverse range of mechanical plant and equipment within a busy manufacturing environment.

💰 Enjoy an excellent salary, generous shift allowance and multiple bonus schemes.

🏖️ Achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a unique shift pattern that includes 18 consecutive days off.

❤️ Access a comprehensive employee benefits package focused on health, well-being and financial security.

🚀 Secure a permanent position with a well-established and respected leader in the recycling and manufacturing sector.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with an industry-leading employer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! 🔧⚙️

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