Mechanical Engineer

-; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber business in Canada seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join its maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fault diagnosis and routine mechanical maintenance across various machinery. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a solid background in mechanical engineering. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including career development opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Discounted rate on BSW products

Employee benefits portal

Confidential 24/7 support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Funded learning and career development

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Confidence to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Installation of machine parts such as chain drives, gearmotors, valves, and pumps.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks and fixing faults.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns on production lines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Based Corpach, Fort William - PH33 7AP

£Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Rotating Shifts

Working on a shift basis, you'll be a key member of our busy maintenance team, directly responsible for providing a prompt and responsive breakdown fault diagnosis and repair service & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Installation of machine parts such as chain drives, gearmotors, valves and pumps.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.

About you

Alongside your solid background in mechanical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident in working alone or alongside a team. You'll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you'll have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry's leading employers.

About BSW

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country's leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

Benefits

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well‑being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2025

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