Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company:  Rise Technical Recruitment
Location: Bedford
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

30,000- 38,000 + Shifts (7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm) + Training + Overtime + Development + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their skillset within one of the UK's leading research facilities within an interesting and unique field.

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist company where you will be mentored and working alongside experts while receiving training to maintain and repair highly specialised wind tunnel equipment within a varied and technical role.

This company are one of the only facilities in the world that specialise in their niche and they are now looking for a new addition to their team to immerse themselves within their bespoke projects and technical work.

The day to day of this role includes carrying out mechanical maintenance and repair across the facility, supporting the operation and upkeep of complex wind tunnel systems and associated mechanical equipment. This role works on a rotating shift pattern (7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm) and has lots of optional overtime available.

The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical maintenance with a relevant mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. HND/HNC or apprenticeship). Experience working with rotating machinery, mechanical systems or industrial equipment is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

The candidate must hold a British passport and will be able to pass security clearance.

The role:
Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Maintenance and repair of wind tunnel equipment (Training Provided)
Mon-Fri, rotating shift pattern
Site based in Bedford

The person:
Mechanical maintenance experience
Mechanical qualification (HND/HNC or apprenticeship)
British passport
Must be able to pass security clearance

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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