Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Wrexham


Salary: From 35,000 per year


Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise to maintain, repair, and improve our manufacturing machinery and equipment efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned and reactive maintenance across the production site. Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults. Install and commission plant machinery. Maintain and repair gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and systems involving hydraulics and pneumatics. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting safe working practices.

Candidate Requirements

Relevant engineering qualifications in mechanical maintenance or similar. Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding. Experience with gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors is highly desirable. Strong commitment to health and safety standards. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. Driving license required. Experience with mobile plant machinery is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

Permanent full-time position within a well-established, growing company. Opportunities for training and career development. Company-provided workwear. Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with alternate Saturdays paid at overtime rates. Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Company pension scheme.


Engineering Qualification (Mechanical Maintenance or similar), Relevant Trade Certification, Experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices, Driving License, Experience with Mobile Plant Machinery (preferred), Overtime Flexibility, Strong Communication Skills, Willingness to Work Weekends