Hands-On Mechanical Engineer: Downtime Reduction

Adecco; Wigton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Wigton area to join a well-established manufacturing business. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance of production machinery, responding to breakdowns, and implementing improvements to reduce downtime.

Successful candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing, with a proactive approach and a Full UK driving licence preferred. Training will be provided on company machinery and processes.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification such as ONC, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds.
• Previous experience within manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong mechanical fault finding and repair experience.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Positive and proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and repairing production equipment.
• Supporting machinery installations and upgrades.
• Responding to breakdowns and reducing downtime.
• Working closely with production and maintenance teams.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately.

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Wigton area to join a well-established manufacturing business. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance of production machinery, responding to breakdowns, and implementing improvements to reduce downtime.

Successful candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing, with a proactive approach and a Full UK driving licence preferred. Training will be provided on company machinery and processes.