Mechancial Engineer

Gi Group; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join a rubber mixing facility in the UK. You will maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and optimise plant reliability in a 50-hour-week role with a 5x10 shift pattern.

Role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry, and strong hydraulics knowledge. Hands-on troubleshooting and CMMS proficiency are essential to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Hydraulic systems and components knowledge.
• Hydraulic power units knowledge.
• Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and valves experience.
• Mechanical power transmission systems experience.
• Pneumatic systems experience.
• Experience with fault finding and repair of complex hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Proficient in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all mechanical and hydraulic systems within the rubber mixing facility.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and hydraulic faults to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Banbury mixers, Open Mixing Mills, Hydraulic Presses and HPUs.
• Support maintenance of extrusion and material handling equipment and related plant utilities.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical power transmission

Pneumatic systems

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

CMMS usage

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Salary £60k

Hours 50 hours per week.

Shift: 5 x 10 hours

About the company

Overview: Our client is a well-established engineering business with an excellent reputation for delivering high- quality solutions to customers across a range of industries .

Due to continued growth , they are looking to recruit a skilled Mechanical Engineer with strong hydraulics expertise to join their established engineering team .

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in hydraulics to support the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of mechanical and hydraulic systems within a busy rubber mixing manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be involved and accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical production equipment, including Banbury mixers, mixing mills, hydraulic presses, material handling systems, and associated plant utilities.

You must be a hands-on engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills and a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex hydraulic and mechanical failures.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical & Hydraulic Maintenance

• Provide technical support for all mechanical and hydraulic systems within the rubber mixing facility.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and hydraulic faults to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
• Banbury/Internal Mixers
• Open Mixing Mills
• Hydraulic Presses and Rams
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
• Hydraulic Cylinders, Pumps, Valves and Accumulators
• Extrusion and Material Handling Equipment
• Cooling and Utility Systems

Essential Skills and Expereince

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Hydraulic power units
• Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and valves
• Mechanical power transmission systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Bearings, conveyors, gearboxes and rotating equipment
• Experience with fault finding and repair of complex hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Proficient in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within rubber, polymer, tyre, chemical or process manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of Banbury mixers and rubber mixing equipment.
• Hydraulic certification or specialist hydraulic training.
• Experience reading hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM or Six Sigma experience.
• Project management experience.