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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser

Bridgwater

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing both planned and reactive maintenance on modern production machinery, ensuring optimal functionality within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, along with qualifications such as NVQ3 or HNC/HND. The position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, alongside excellent benefits including healthcare and life insurance. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health care
Life Insurance
Pension
Free on-site parking
23 days annual leave

Qualifications

  • Experienced mechanical engineer with maintenance experience in manufacturing.
  • Qualified with NVQ3 or HNC/HND in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
  • Conduct welding and fabrication tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance
Welding
Tool Room Skills
Hydraulics
Pneumatics

Education

NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Machining Tools
Welding Equipment

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturing company and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.


The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance duties at our client's manufacturing plant near Bridgwater.


The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join the shift maintenance team in providing effective planned and reactive mechanical maintenance support. Your duties will include the following:


  1. Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance and repair of modern production plant and machinery
  2. Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, compressors, motors
  3. Gearboxes, bearings, shafts, cylinders, etc.
  4. Welding & fabrication
  5. Tool room work machining worn and/or replacement parts

Candidate:

You will be an experienced mechanical engineer, preferably with previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


You will be a qualified engineer holding a minimum of NVQ3 or HNC/HND in mechanical engineering; time-served engineers are welcome to apply.


You will have good welding and tool room skills.


Hours of Work:

12 hour shifts - 4 On / 4 Off Days / Nights
Overtime available


Benefits:

Excellent basic salary £50,700 + OT (Gross earnings £55K - £60K)
23 days annual leave
Health care
Life Insurance
Pension
Free on-site parking

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