Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

📍 Melton Mowbray 
💷 £39,300 - £44,300 Dependent on experience 
🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus**, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits** 

🕗 Hours: 37.5 – Mon-Fri 7am-3pm   

🌟 Why Join Us? 

At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we’re searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. 

Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 

💼 The Role 

Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks. 

⭐ What’s in it for you? 

• Welcome bonus paid in your first week’s salary 

• Hot food restaurant on site  

• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University 

• Private healthcare + equal parental leave 

• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution) 

• Life assurance (4x salary) 

• EV salary sacrifice scheme 

• Gym membership & wellbeing support 

• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service 

• Free parking on site 

✅ What We’re Looking For 

• Technical qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, backed by practical experience