Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Engineer)

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Shift Maintenance Fitter to join our on-site engineering team at Duynie Wrexham. This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide front line engineering support across the site, playing a critical part in maintaining plant reliability, safety, and performance.

If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving, and working in a fast paced manufacturing environment, this role offers stability, variety, and the chance to make a real impact.

This role is 3 weekly rotating shifts covering Monday to Friday.

About Duynie

Duynie is part of the Royal Cosun group, an international cooperative with a strong commitment to sustainability, circular production, and long-term investment in people. We transform co-products from the food and biofuel industries into valuable ingredients, operating responsibly and safely across our sites. At Wrexham, we focus on converting potato starch into high-quality finished products that meet strict customer and quality standards.

At Duynie, safety comes first, engineering expertise is valued, and teamwork is essential to how we operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front-line engineering support to plant and operations
• Respond to and prioritise breakdowns during shift to minimise downtime
• Carry out logical fault finding and repair on plant equipment including motors, gearboxes, pumps, and conveyors
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Undertake bearing and shaft replacement, alignment, and lubrication activities
• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks where required
• Accurately record all maintenance activities using the site CMMS
• Complete PM and TPM schedules efficiently
• Ensure clear escalation of unresolved issues
• Deliver clear, effective handover between shifts
• Adhere strictly to health & safety policies, safe systems of work, permits, and LOTOTO procedures

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering, or equivalent
• City & Guilds qualification, or
• Apprenticeship served

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
• Experience working on light, medium, and heavy plant machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Bearing, shaft, and drive system experience
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and components
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage breakdowns effectively
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Clear communication and escalation skills
• Confident delivering shift handovers
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team

What We Offer

· Shift-based role with designated rest days

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Health and dental cover

· Ongoing training and development

· A safety-first, supportive engineering culture

· Long-term career opportunity within an international organisation

· Overtime available

Pay: £36,728.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person