Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Blue Arrow · Derbyshire

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Blue Arrow, based in Derbyshire, paying £43,886 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£43,886 per annum
Location
Derbyshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
16 hours ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

Bang in line with the market for maintenance engineer

Reference JN -102026-134508_1792495605

About the role

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shift-Based)

Location: Matlock

Salary: £43,036 Basic Salary + £9,094 Shift Allowance

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

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work within a heavy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repairs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work on a wide range of industrial plant and equipment and will be responsible for supporting safe and efficient operations across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Carry out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Perform mechanical fault finding and diagnostics
  • Complete mechanical installations and modifications
  • Maintain conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and associated plant equipment
  • Follow permit-to-work and isolation procedures
  • Complete risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Record maintenance activities accurately
  • Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work safely in accordance with Health & Safety requirements

Essential Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
  • Previous experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, process, recycling, quarrying, foundry, steel, chemical or heavy engineering environment
  • Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance
  • Experience with mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs
  • Experience working on industrial plant equipment
  • Understanding of permit-to-work systems
  • Understanding of isolation and lock-off procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Preferred Equipment Experience

Candidates with experience of any of the following will be highly desirable:

  • Conveyors
  • Gearboxes
  • Motors
  • Bearings
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Crushers
  • Screens
  • Mixers
  • Processing equipment
  • Production machinery
  • Material handling equipment

Personal Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Health and safety focused
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and flexible
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Shift Pattern

  • 2 x Day Shifts (6am to 6pm)
  • 2 x Night Shifts (6pm to 6am)
  • 4 Days Off
  • Rotating shift cycle
  • 18 consecutive days off built into the annual rotation

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Reference: JN -102026-134508_1792495605 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Blue Arrow

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