Mechanical Biased Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in St. Neots. This position involves ensuring optimal performance of process equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and addressing breakdowns in a diverse factory environment. You will be part of a dynamic team, dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. The role offers a structured shift pattern with training opportunities, competitive pay, and various benefits. If you have a passion for mechanical engineering and thrive in a hands-on environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£250 annual tool allowance

Overtime available

Onsite free parking

Childcare vouchers

Company pension up to 10% contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within a factory environment.
• Proficient in diagnostic skills and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high maintenance standards for factory performance.
• Perform fault finding and repair of breakdowns.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and fabrication of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Good diagnostic skills

Production equipment maintenance

Computer literate

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Shift)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join our team based in St Neots on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of process equipment for the maintenance department ensuring that the equipment is reliable and working optimally to improve plant and building performance.

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure a high standard of maintenance to attain factory performance goals
• Electrical setup and production support
• Fault finding and repair of breakdowns
• To be fully aware of factory safety issues and work in a safe manner at all times
• Performance of Preventive Maintenance
• Fabrication and installation of Plant and Machinery under supervision.

Person Specification

• Experience of Production equipment maintenance in a diverse factory environment
• Good diagnostic skills
• Mechanical maintenance experience
• Computer literate (stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems)

Hours of Work

You will start training on the day shift and then move onto your set shift pattern where you'll be rostered to work 1758 hours per annum. This consists of 143 rostered 12 hours and 15 minutes shifts (usually between the hours of 6.45am to 7pm, 6.45pm to 7am) and one 6-hour training session.

The Shift pattern is:

• 2 dayshifts
  • 6.45am to 7pm
• 2 night shifts
  • 6.45pm to 7am
• 6 days off

The Company will aim to give at least 2 weeks' notice if a change to the published roster is required. Holiday entitlement is built into time off shift so the employee cannot book days off. They can do shift swaps to create more time off.

Pay and Benefits

• £250 annual tool allowance
• Overtime available
• Onsite free parking
• Childcare vouchers
• Company pension up to 10% company contribution