Pioneer Selection

Mechanical Weekend Engineer

Job Location

Newport , United Kingdom

Job Description

Mechanical Weekend Engineer Salary: £43,860 (Potential Uplift to £48,000 – Pending Review) Hours: Friday to Monday (F/S/S: 6am–4pm | Mon: 6am–2pm) Holiday: 25 Days Bank Holidays Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Benefits: Free parking, on-site canteen, pension eligibility after 6 months An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Weekend Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical maintenance background who enjoys hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide variety of machinery. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks as per the CMMS schedule Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns efficiently, ensuring accurate reporting of all actions via CMMS Support proactive maintenance by identifying and implementing improvements to reduce downtime Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring contractor compliance with site standards Collaborate with team members to maximise labour efficiency and shift performance Participate in training and upskilling to maintain high technical capability Train others where needed and support cross-functional team development Prioritise workload to support production and engineering KPIs Contribute to a culture of ownership, improvement, and engineering excellence Essential Skills & Experience: Mechanical engineering qualification (apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent) Strong mechanical bias (up to 100%) with hands-on experience in bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and hydraulics Proven experience in a manufacturing or production maintenance role Familiarity with CMMS systems and strong fault-finding capabilities Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving Willingness to work within a KPI-driven environment and to strict deadlines Why Apply? Stable weekend schedule with no overnight shifts Growing team with internal progression opportunities Free parking and subsidised on-site canteen Pension scheme after 6 months of service Be part of a collaborative team committed to improvement and innovation If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Lewis at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Location: Newport , Wales, GB

Posted Date: 7/3/2025
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July 3, 2025
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