Mechanical Engineer

Cooper Lomaz; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bury St Edmunds is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will perform mechanical maintenance and support new equipment installations while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and training opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Overtime double time

Cycle to work scheme

8% Pension contributions

Perkbox benefits

Health Insurance Cover

Free Parking

6x Death in Service

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed NVQ Level 3 engineering apprenticeship with a mechanical bias.
• 5+ years of experience in a heavy plant environment.
• Experience working on PLC and SCADA control systems (e.g., Mitsubishi, Siemens).

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance on equipment.
• Support the installation of new equipment and document repairs.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

LEAN Manufacturing Techniques

PLC Control Systems

SCADA Control Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Mechanical Engineer role in Bury St Edmunds £48 – £50,000

– Overtime double time
– Cycle to work scheme
– 8% Pension contributions
– Perkbox benefits
– Health Insurance Cover
– Free Parking
– 6x Death in Service
– Training and Development Opportunities

Perform corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance
· Perform repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment
· Support the installation of new equipment
· Ensure all repairs are documented
· Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area
· Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly
· Participate in BOPEX (continuous improvement) program
· Comply with all procedures, regulation and policies applicable.
· Stop and report unsafe operations and use mandatory PPE as defined.
· Offer flexibility in working hours subject to business needs

Ideally we are looking for someone with :

• The successful candidate will have completed their NVQ Level 3 engineering apprenticeship mechanically bias.
• Ideally with experience working in heavy plant environment appx 5 years +
• Experience working on PLC and SCADA control system. Mitsubishi, Siemens, Rockwell and Fanuc.
• Work experience in a FMCG environment (food and beverage would be an advantage).
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Clean driving license

Mon Start
2 Days 06:00 – 18:00 x2 nights 18:00 – 06:00
5 Days off

Wed Start
2 Days 06:00 – 18:00 x3 nights 18:00 – 06:00
4 Days off

Fri Start
3 Days 06:00 – 18:00 x2 nights 18:00 – 06:00
5 Days off