Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026. Marshalls scores A on the Alion truth index.
Maintenance Engineer - Mechanically biased
Mells, Somerset
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Attractive salary plus overtime and benefits
Double days, 6:00am to 2:00pm & 2:00pm to 10:00pm (plus shift allowance)
At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. Together, we're building tomorrow's world.
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products, and it's within our Building Products business that we're recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
Marshalls Civils and Drainage (part of our building products division) partners with customers to design, engineer and manufacture precast solutions that support critical infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Our engineering-led approach combines technical expertise with innovative manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that are safer to install, built to last and designed to perform for decades.
So, what’s the mission?
We now have an opportunity for an experienced, mechanically biased engineer to join our busy maintenance team at our manufacturing site in Mells. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the continuous running of the production process and facility by eliminating engineering downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and equipment maintenance, and reactive engineering activities on site.
What are the mission critical skills?
- A strong mechanical working knowledge with some electrical engineering experience
- The ideal applicant will be qualified, apprentice trained and/or time served in a similar position ideally to NVQ level 3
- Experience in mechanical fitting, welding, fabrication and general machining would be an advantage
- Experienced in reactive and planned maintenance of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors (belts, chain, rollers, bearings, gear boxes, motors etc.) and able to read technical drawings is essential
- Team player with attention to detail
- Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Experience in mechanical fault finding, defect rectification and routine maintenance activities
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Why join Marshalls?
Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us!
What's in it for you?
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
- Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more
- Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one
- 5% employer matched pension scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products
- Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers
- Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals
- Share Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You're unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.
Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here.
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