Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Arbor Forest Products, New Holland

Salary:

40,000 - 41,000 DOE

Hours:

39 hours per week

(rotating weekly between 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00)

Christmas and New Year Off, Bank Holidays off

About Arbor Forest Products

At Arbor Forest Products, we've been committed to providing top-quality timber and exceptional service for over 70 years. As one of the largest independent timber importers in the UK, our growth has been driven by our people, shared values, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong, loyal workforce and promoting a small company culture at a giant scale.

Job Overview

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Arbor Forest Products, you will play a key role within our shift engineering team, supporting the reliable operation of our extensive 90-acre site. This hands-on position is vital to maintaining the efficiency of our plant, facilities, and equipment, while upholding our rigorous standards for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out both reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.

Optimise equipment performance and minimise downtime.

Accurately document all work to meet site policies and health & safety requirements.

Develop, implement, and maintain PPM schedules.

Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to apprentices.

Demonstrate flexibility to work additional hours as needed, including weekends and occasional night shifts.

Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by management.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience:

Multi-skilled with an electrical bias preferred. Experience in high-speed, continuous industrial environments. Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship Experience with PPM systems. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pressure vessels, and dust extraction systems is beneficial. Experience in woodworking environments is advantageous.

Skills:

Good computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Comprehensive Knowledge and experience of Mechanical systems. Experience with lean manufacturing systems.

Personal Attributes:

A proactive, "can-do" attitude. Strong ability to build good working relationships. Confident, approachable, and motivated.

Why Choose Arbor Forest Products?

As a family-owned business, we truly care about our team members. Joining Arbor Forest Products means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team where you will have opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Benefits Include:

31 days holiday, including statutory bank holidays. Option to buy up to 5 additional days off per year or sell up to 3 days. Length of service awards. Cycle to work scheme. Contributory pension scheme. Company sick pay. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for counselling, legal, and financial advice). Discounts via Benefits Hub (including gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, and more). Colleague Merchant Branch discount. Volunteering day off (fully paid) per year. Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
If you're ready to take on an exciting and rewarding role with a growing company, apply today to become part of the Arbor Forest Products team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required) working on rotating : 3 years (required) using hand and power tools: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person