Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

The Engineer; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Runcorn seeks a Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and support maintenance activities. The role demands relevant qualifications, 2 years of experience in maintaining heavy plant equipment, and knowledge of predictive maintenance methods. Ideal candidates will exhibit a proactive attitude towards safety and continuous improvement. The position offers various employee benefits, including a company pension, life insurance, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Company pension increasing after 5 years

Life insurance (Death in Service)

Employee Assistance Programme

Store discount scheme

5 Days volunteer leave

Cancer support

Menopause centre

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience maintaining medium to heavy plant equipment.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and resolving mechanical issues.
• Skills in machining, welding, and pneumatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering and maintenance duties for optimal plant operation.
• Use predictive maintenance methods to maximize uptime.
• Schedule and record maintenance activities using CMMS.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Methods

Root Cause Analysis

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

BTEC National / NVQ or equivalent

IOSH Certification (preferred)

Job description

About the Job

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Runcorn

Salary: £ - £ per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us

LKAB's commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success as a company. By embracing everyone and ensuring that every employee (or potential employee) feels a strong sense of belonging, we build a workforce with diverse perspectives and identities. We have a proud culture and set of Behaviours and Leadership Criteria that we work within, which are a pre‑requisite of being an LKAB employee and demonstrates how we work and how we lead. These support in achieving the overall LKAB vision of 'Leading the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future'. We deliver - from strategy to execution. We work as one team – through collaboration. We learn & adapt – by learning & developing. We use resources with respect – through trust and responsibility. Our overarching goal is achieving Zero Harm and everyone who wishes to join our organisation must work within the framework of our six Golden Rules to create a safer, more secure workplace environment for people to thrive in. Our behaviour and mindset are what creates a safe and healthy work environment and our Golden Rules encompass much of what constitutes a good safety culture. Recognise and praise good behaviour. Lead by example. Lets Talk. Always Challenge acts that could cause harm. Stop and think – What could go wrong? Never bypass a system designed to prevent harm. Working within these consistently is an expectation for all employees, current and future.

About the Role

LKAB is looking for a Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure LKAB is delivering high standards of operational efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the plant realises its full potential in terms of safety and quality, increasing uptime and reducing breakdowns of machinery, working alongside the performance manager and maintenance supervisor to identify maintenance priorities, fault find and use predictive maintenance methods to ensure maximum plant operation. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work and plant improvements and projects throughout the plant, across a variety of machinery and equipment of varying ages and processes, ensuring accurate logs and record are maintained.

About the team

Based on site at Runcorn working alongside the Maintenance Supervisor, Performance manager and Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of engineering and maintenance duties for the entire site, diagnosing and resolving faults.


• Use predictive maintenance methods and knowledge of machinery and environment to ensure maximum uptime of plant and equipment.


• Use of CMMS system to record maintenance and breakdown activities.


• Proactive in maintaining, developing and implementing site improvement processes or projects to make the plant safe, deliver site efficiency and performance.


• Scheduling work, resources, time and ordering of parts and equipment in line with the maintenance budget.


• Executing work to specific Health and Safety, Company and Industry Standards and Regulations to ensure operational excellence, quality and safety and that all maintenance is carried out using Safe Systems of Work.


• Support local contractor management processes ensuring they are following Health and Safety Standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Time served apprentice BTEC National / NVQ or equivalent.


• IOSH preferred.


• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Methods and Root Cause Analysis will be advantageous.


• 2‑years of experience of safely maintaining medium to heavy plant (preferably screening, crushing, milling, dust extractions, mixers, conveyors, pneumatic blowers and conveying systems) with basic skills in machining, welding and pneumatics.


• IT Skills particularly Microsoft Office suite.

Characteristic Requirements

• Shows a positive attitude to safety and the environment within the workplace.


• Continuous improvement mindset – proactive in identifying and suggesting areas for improvement.


• Professional and can work autonomously and will deal with setbacks and challenges.


• Ability to work in a dynamic team or work on your own.


• Candidate must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Company pension increasing in employer contributions after 5 years service.


• Life insurance (Death in Service).


• Employee Assistance Programme for employee, partner and family.


• Salary Extras – Store discount scheme.


• 5 Days volunteer leave.


• Reframe cancer support.


• My Menopause centre.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Junior Maintenance Engineer, Trainee Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Junior Service Technician, Trainee Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician and Repair Engineer may also be considered for this role.