MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support a respected manufacturing business in Oldham. This role offers a competitive salary of £49,576.80 per year along with generous holiday, health care, and a 10% pension contribution. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification, and a proactive attitude. This position includes shift work on a continental schedule.

Benefits

Generous holiday

10% pension contribution

Health care

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Canteen serving hot food

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on factory machines.
• Overhaul and repair plant machinery.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and assist in repairs.

Skills

Planned preventative maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected textiles and manufacturing businesses. Be part of a respected industry leader with ongoing investment in technology and people, and a company who offer Supportive work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley

Shift in place

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work a Continental shift – 4on-4off – 2days – 2nights. 12-hour shift – working 7am till 7pm with 277 hours holiday.

Benefits the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will receive

• Salary £49.576.80
• Generous holiday
• Service days included.
• Great Pension Contribution 10%
• Health care
• Plenty of Overtime – paying great rates / Parking / Canteen.
• Canteen serving hot food
• Sick pay

Requirements

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on factory machines.
• Overhaul, upkeep, and repair of all plant machines
• Responding to breakdowns
• Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps and motors, Temp Controllers, Granulator’s, Shredders.
• Repairs to pneumatics and hydraulics
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter in a manufacturing or production environment
• We are looking for a proactive individual who can work well within a team but also to their own initiative.
• Ideally the right individual with be Apprentice trained.
• Holding a NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical engineering

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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