Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 7.30am to 1.30pm
£37k - £45k (based on experience) + On-Call Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Join Broxap – Engineering Excellence Since 1946
Broxap is a proud, family-owned engineering business, renowned for our innovation in the design and manufacture of street furniture, shelters, covered walkways, and playground equipment. Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we’ve been shaping public spaces and infrastructure for nearly 80 years.
We are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our dedicated maintenance team and play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our plant and equipment.
About the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer Role
As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll ensure the smooth, efficient, and continuous running of mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems across our manufacturing facility.
You’ll work closely with the Maintenance Manager to develop and implement strategies that keep our production facilities operating at their best — safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on a wide range of plant and machinery
  
• Perform scheduled maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
  
• Install and test new parts and equipment
  
• Support commissioning of machinery and develop maintenance strategies
  
• Work with PLC systems and advanced production machinery including CNC, Amada press brakes, laser cutters, robotic welding systems and conveyor systems.
  
• Be part of an on-call rota for out-of-hours maintenance support
  
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  What We’re Looking For
  
• Time-served mechanical engineer with 10+ years of experience
  
• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship
  
• NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Experience with PLC programming and automated systems
  
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work on the shop floor to tight deadlines in response to breakdown emergencies
  
• Hands-on approach with good electrical awareness
  
• Team player with excellent communication and leadership qualities
  
• Knowledge of powder coating processes and woodworking machinery is a plus
  What’s on Offer?
  
• 40-hour working week:
  Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm
  
• Flexible additional hours with on-call rota
  
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  
• Free, secure on-site parking
  
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology
  
• A supportive, close-knit team in a long-standing and respected business
  Ready to Build a Stronger Future?
  If you’re an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Engineer looking to bring your expertise to a stable, innovative company where your contributions truly matter — we’d love to hear from you.
  Apply now and become a part of Broxap’s legacy of engineering excellence