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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Mercedes-AMG

Client: Mercedes-AMG

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Site-based

Salary: £48,000 per annum

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Initial Contract: 20 weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Parking: On-site parking available

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a client-focused, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to work on-site at Mercedes-AMG.

The role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general maintenance duties, ensuring site facilities and equipment remain safe, operational and maintained to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally supported by an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Plumbing, and excellent customer service skills.

This is an immediate-start opportunity on an initial 20-week temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent at a salary of £48,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.

Undertake general mechanical maintenance and plumbing repairs.

Identify faults and carry out reactive maintenance when required.

Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any issues.

Deliver a professional, client-focused maintenance service.

Respond to maintenance requests and minimise disruption to site operations.

Participate in an on-call rota, covering two weeks at a time.

Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Strong mechanical maintenance experience.

Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.

Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Client-focused with strong communication skills.

Flexible to work shifts, weekends and participate in the on-call rota.

Shift Patterns

The role operates across a rotating shift pattern, with potential schedules including:

Early shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Sunday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Tuesday to Saturday: 6:00am – 3:00pm.

Late shift: 2:00pm onwards — finish time to be confirmed.

Weekend shifts may start as early as 6:00am. The successful candidate must be flexible to work the required shift pattern.

What's on Offer

£48,000 annual salary upon permanent employment.

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

Initial 20-week contract.

Immediate start available.

On-site parking.

Opportunity to work at Mercedes-AMG.

Structured shift pattern with an on-call rota