Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Production Machinery

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our production team and ensure the reliability of our high‑volume manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and continuously improving machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and test new production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing assets.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical failures to minimise downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and implement reliability‑focused improvements.
• Develop and execute preventive‑maintenance schedules.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis of equipment failures and apply corrective actions.
• Inspect machinery regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Coordinate with production, electrical and quality teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history and spare‑parts inventory.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
• Assist in equipment upgrades, modifications and production‑line expansion projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production machinery, mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Willingness to work shifts when required.

Required skills

• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Reading mechanical drawings
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) usage
• Microsoft Office proficiency