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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Darley Dale | Salary: Up to £52,000 12-hour shifts | 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am | Days & Nights | 3-Week Rolling Pattern We’re recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established heavy manufacturing business in Darley Dale. This is a hands-on role working on heavy industrial machinery within a busy, high-volume production environment, with a strong focus on reliability, safety and minimising downtime. Key Responsibilities * Planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance. * Fault-finding and repair of heavy production machinery. * Working with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics and pneumatics. * Stripping, overhauling, repairing and rebuilding mechanical equipment. * Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime. * Carrying out inspections and identifying potential equipment failures. * Supporting machinery installation, modification and commissioning. * Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability projects. * Maintaining accurate maintenance records and CMMS updates. * Working safely and in line with company procedures. About You * Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent. * Previous maintenance experience within heavy manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments. * Strong mechanical fault-finding skills. * Experience with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics. * Able to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings. * Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement. * Strong focus on health & safety